April: The Start of a New Term!
The new semester has begun.
Most students arrive to school with bright smiles, but some of our newer students cry because they are still getting used to school.
In this week's blog, we would like to talk about " Separation Anxiety
".
When a child experiences separation anxiety, they may cry when their parents are not present, or will hang onto their parents when they are with them. Separation anxiety usually fades by the time the child is two years old, however, big environmental changes, like going to a new school, may cause anxiety in some children.
At Hisaya International Preschool
, we help alleviate students with separation anxiety through fun free play and getting to know the students and gaining their trust. We help children understand that school is a safe and fun place and in about 2-3 weeks their separation anxiety usually goes away.
Question Time:
Of the following, which way is the best way to drop off your child at school?
- Give them toys and leave while they are playing.
- Wait by the entrance until you can no longer see your child.
- Tell your child you will come back, and send them off with a smile.
In order to help children with separation anxiety, parents can help their children understand that even though they cannot see each other, they will be together again. It is also important for parents to not worry if their child cries, because all children will cry for some time when they are still getting used to being apart and going to school.
Learning more about separation anxiety can help you, the parent, better understand and deal with your child if they become very emotional when you drop them off at school.
By the time kids are 3 years old it's all an attention seeking act and the child is usually happily playing within five minutes of being dropped off!!
Learn more about Hisaya International Preschool Curriculum »
