While every child is unique, and every Centre different, the role of the daycare in helping prepare Preschoolers for Kindergarten is always important. Here are some ideas to help your students (and their parents) get ready for this transition:
While these can help your Preschoolers prepare, the best way to help is to focus on your program. Ensure that your activities are always targeting the development of the whole child. Lead activities that foster all aspects of development at the same time.
For example, if you do add school props to your dramatic play section, children can create their own classroom, organize a lesson play, mark a test, and so on. This simple act of adding new props provides plenty of rich opportunities for learning and calls upon all aspects of development that your Preschoolers will use in Kindergarten.
How do you help your Preschoolers prepare for this big transition? Comment below with your suggestions!