Hicksville Nursery School 

 
                                              Welcome


During the first few weeks of school, don't be disturbed if your child:


>  is shy and clings to you
>  is aggressive and won't share
>  hits and refuses to take turns
>  tires easily and cries a great deal
>  resists using the school bathroom, has accidents
>  doesn't talk much about what happened at school


These are all symptoms of tension and stress in a new situation, and will disappear as your child becomes used to the teachers, other children and the classroom routines.  Be sympathetic and supportive!


You can help by:


>  letting the child bring in a favorite object
>  letting the child just stand and watch, knowing observation is one way    of participating
>  not putting pressure on the child to produce something to take home
>  not pushing the child to conform to routines without time to adjust
>  Allowing lots of time for personal routine, a nourishing breakfast and    a pleasant ride to school
>  Having a cheerful, positive attitude as the child leaves you, such as:      "Goodbye, I'll see you later!"  
>  encouraging talk about school by asking specific questions, such as:         "Did you play with the blocks today?" or "What was for snack today?"     rather than "What did you do today?"


Remember always:  the more relaxed the parent, the more relaxed the child.




                         
 
Post Title. 08/02/2010
 
                   Children's Books About Starting School 


     Picture books about beginning of school can help to lessen apprehensions, and most importantly, can open a channel of communication about school between you and your child-the start of a life long habit.  Using children's books to show that it can indeed help in times of stress.  Story characters who model successful adjustments are an excellent resource for children as well as parents.  The following books will reinforce positive feelings about school, and are appropriate long past the first day of school, as children work through first time experiences and feelings:


  <  It's fun To Go To School  by Joan Mellings
  < My Nursery School  by Harlow Rockwell
  < Will I have A Friend?  by Miriam Cohen
  < The First Day of School  by Patricia Relf
  <  Peter Goes To School  by Wanda Rogers House
  <  Betsy's First Dat at Nursery School  by Gunilla Wolde
  <  Playbook  by Gwenda Turner
  <  You Go Away  by Dorothy Corey
  <  Starting School  by Janet and Allan Ahlberg
  <   Clifford Goes to Dog School by Norman Bridwell


     Happy Reading!

September 7th-    Parent Orientation-7:00PM
September 13th-  First day of school-9:15AM







 
Post Title. 06/23/2010
 
Choosing Toys That teach

Toys are the "tools" of learning for kids in the pre-kindergarten years.  Keep in mind, though, that rarely does the teaching value of a toy have a direct relation to how many batteries it uses or lights it flashes.  A high price tag does not make it better for your child.  Expensive toys that claim to teach children are often less "educational" than some pots and a big wooden spoon from the kitchen.  Computer software is often little better for kids than sitting and watching TV.  It certainly isn't as helpful as spending time with a parent reading, counting, playing games, or taking a walk in the park.
     Often it's the simple toys that do the best job putting little imaginations and muscles to work.  For young children, the old standbys you played with in your childhood are still fine: balls, blocks, cups, pans, plastic rings, simple puzzles, a sand box.  A well-stocked box of construction paper, crayons, washable markers, glue, buttons, felt, and safety scissors is a treasure chest for preschoolers.  A big basket filled with grown-up clothes and costumes(crowns, plastic armor, necklaces) is a big draw for most children.
     There is no need to keep adding toy after toy to the mix.  Most parents eventually learn that the more toys they buy, the more toys they see sitting untouched in the back of a closet.  Children who possess several chests full of playthings often flit from one to another without really appreciating any of them.  Too many toys can lead to boredom.  So, do yourself a favor save your money and break out the pots and pans!


Anna Chappell
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First Post! 04/07/2010
 
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