“Honey, are you going to cry anymore? Mommy loves you so much. You have to be good and listen to your teacher!” – A familiar saying from many parents when their children start kindergarten. It’s true that kindergarten life, especially for first-timers, is a worry for parents. So, what are the common situations in kindergarten? How to handle them effectively? Let’s explore with “TUỔI THƠ”!
Common Problems in Kindergarten
1. Crying When Arriving at School
“Don’t cry, sweetie, the teacher will play with you!” – A familiar saying from many kindergarten teachers. Crying when arriving at school is common, especially for children starting school for the first time. They are unfamiliar with the new environment, new friends, and new teachers, so they feel strange and scared.
Reasons why children cry when arriving at school:
- Unfamiliar new environment: Children are not used to the space, light, and sounds at kindergarten.
- Unfamiliar with teachers and friends: Children have not had the chance to get to know and interact with teachers and classmates.
- Anxiety and fear of being away from parents: Children are not independent and not ready to separate from their parents.
How to handle it:
- Create familiarity for the child: Parents should take their child to visit the school before officially starting. Let them play familiar games, introduce them to the teacher and classmates to make them feel more comfortable.
- Share with the child: Parents can tell their child about the interesting things at kindergarten, about the games and fun activities they will participate in.
- Say a short goodbye: Parents should say a short goodbye to their child and show confidence in their child’s abilities.
- Cooperate with the teacher: Parents should communicate with the teacher about their child’s situation, their strengths and weaknesses, so that the teacher can support and encourage them.
2. Not Wanting to Eat, Sleep, or Play in Groups
“Eat, honey, eat a lot to be healthy!” – A familiar saying from many mothers. Not wanting to eat, sleep, or play in groups is a fairly common situation in kindergarten. It may be due to the child’s personality or unfamiliarity with the new environment.
Reasons:
- Child is not used to the eating and sleeping schedule at school: Children may not like the food, eating times, or nap times at school.
- Child is not familiar with classmates: Children may be shy and not integrated with classmates, so they don’t want to play together.
- Child is not used to communal living: Children are not used to the rules and requirements of kindergarten.
How to handle it:
- Create a fun and comfortable environment for the child: Teachers should organize fun activities and attractive games to attract the child’s attention.
- Always care for, encourage, and motivate the child: Teachers should create opportunities for children to participate in fun activities and help them integrate with their peers.
- Communicate with parents: Teachers should communicate with parents about the child’s situation to have appropriate handling methods.
3. Being Jealous and Fighting Over Toys
“You have to share with your friends, don’t grab toys!” – Feelings of jealousy and fighting over toys are common in kindergarten children. Children are still young, do not know how to control emotions, and do not have the ability to share.
Reasons:
- Child does not understand sharing: Children are still young and do not understand about sharing, only want to monopolize toys.
- Child does not know how to resolve conflicts: Children do not know how to talk and communicate with friends when they want to play with toys.
- Child does not know how to express emotions: Children may be jealous of friends when they receive attention and play from the teacher.
How to handle it:
- Teach children about sharing: Teachers can have children play games about sharing and read stories about sharing together.
- Guide children on how to resolve conflicts: Teachers should teach children how to talk and communicate with friends to resolve problems peacefully.
- Help children learn how to express emotions: Teachers should guide children on how to express emotions positively.
4. Hitting or Biting Friends
“You must not hit friends, you have to be good!” – Feelings of anger, hitting or biting friends are common expressions in kindergarten children.
Reasons:
- Child has not controlled emotions: Children do not know how to handle feelings of anger or frustration, so they use actions to solve problems.
- Child does not know how to communicate: Children do not know how to talk and communicate with friends to express their feelings and needs.
- Child imitates adult behavior: Children may imitate the behavior of adults and those around them when they are angry.
How to handle it:
- Teach children how to control emotions: Teachers should teach children how to recognize and express emotions positively.
- Guide children on how to resolve conflicts: Teachers should teach children how to talk and communicate with friends to resolve problems peacefully.
- Create a safe environment for children: Teachers should create a fun, safe environment with enough toys and activities for children to comfortably play and learn.
Some Advice for Parents
“Raising children is not a one-day affair!” – An old saying reflects the difficulty in raising children.
- Always be patient and loving towards your child: Parents should be patient, loving, and understanding of their children’s psychology.
- Build good habits for your child: Parents should teach their children good eating and sleeping habits, and train them to be independent.
- Support the teacher: Parents should cooperate with the teacher to help their child develop comprehensively.
- Seek support from experts: Parents can seek support from psychological and educational experts to solve their children’s problems.
Note:
- Common situations in kindergarten are normal.
- The important thing is how we handle them to help children develop in the best way.
- Consult with early childhood education experts for professional and effective advice.
“Cherishing childhood, nurturing green sprouts!” – Let’s join “TUỔI THƠ” in caring for and nurturing the future sprouts of the country.
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