Back to school at nursery school: a new start for your child.

The start of a new school year is a special moment in a child's life, the beginning of a new chapter often characterized by a mixture of excitement and apprehension. It's a particularly important moment when a child is about to enter nursery school for the first time. It's the start of a new adventure, a key moment that will mark the beginning of his or her school life.

The start of nursery school is a new beginning, not only for the children, but also for their parents. It's a time when toddlers take their first steps towards socialization and structured learning. This transition, while full of enthusiasm, often raises concerns and questions for families.

In this article, we'll take a look at the different key moments in the back-to-school process, and share with you a few tools to make back-to-school as smooth and rewarding as possible.

The importance of back-to-school at nursery school

The start of nursery school marks the beginning of an exciting and stimulating educational adventure for your child. It's a time when he'll have the opportunity to meet his first classmates and become familiar with those who will be his first teachers. It's also a time when he'll begin to develop the social, emotional and cognitive skills that are essential for his future.

Key back-to-school moments

To better understand what happens on back-to-school day for your child, let's explore the key moments of the day: 

• L’Accueil : Lorsque vous arrivez à l’école maternelle, vous serez accueilli par le personnel de l’école. Ce moment est essentiel pour créer un environnement sécurisant. Profitez-en pour poser certaines de vos questions et discuter des détails pratiques avec l’équipe enseignante‍
• Les premières rencontres : Votre enfant rencontrera non seulement ses enseignants, mais aussi ses camarades de classe. Encouragez-le à interagir et à nouer des amitiés dès le premier jour. Ces relations seront importantes pour son épanouissement social. 

A positive and serene start to the new school year in kindergarten

Establish a stable routine

To make back-to-school as smooth as possible, be sure to create a stable routine. This will give your child a sense of security and predictability.

You could, for example, create a timetable or routine chart. 

Vous en trouverez un exemple sur le site de Ludilabel que vous pouvez réaliser vous-même.

A smooth transition

Une transition en douceur est essentielle pour que votre enfant puisse s’adapter progressivement à l’école maternelle. Il est tout à fait normal que les enfants ressentent un mélange d’excitation et d’anxiété à l’idée de commencer l’école. La patience et la compréhension des parents sont cruciales à ce stade. On vous donne quelques clés, juste ici.

Pendant la journée de rentrée, assurez-vous de dire au revoir à votre enfant avec un ton rassurant et confiant. Évitez de prolonger les adieux, car cela peut rendre l’enfant plus anxieux. Et enfin, soyez prêt le soir à consacrer un peu de temps avec lui afin d’échanger sur sa journée d’école. Posez-lui quelques questions sur ce qu’il a aimé, ce qu’il a fait. N’hésitez pas à lire cet article. Il vous donnera quelques pistes pour aider votre enfant à développer le langage et ainsi, mettre des mots sur ce qu’il vit et ce qu’il ressent.

Encourage learning at home 

Encourage learning at home by reading books, exploring play activities and asking questions about his day at school. 

You can also set up a dedicated learning area at home, with books, educational games and art materials. This will encourage your child to explore and learn independently.

Besoin de quelques idées d’aménagements ? Vous pouvez cliquer là. 

Ultimately, the start of the nursery school year is a time of discovery and learning for your child. By supporting him with love and fostering a positive environment, you'll help him make the most of this exciting educational experience. The start of the new school year marks the beginning of an adventure, and just like the teaching team, you have a decisive role to play in your child's success throughout his or her school career.

We wish you all the best for the new school year and hope to see you soon on theécole M blog.