Starting Kindergarten is a big step in a child's life. It is often the first step outside the secure home and family environment.
Your child must get to know and come to feel secure in the care of new adults. He/she must become part of a group - make friends, share toys and ideas, cope with frustrations, find out and remember where things are, learn rules and share the staff's attention with many other children.
Most children need extra re-assurance during the initial 'settling in' period. Parents/Carers are encouraged to stay with their child during this period, the length of which will vary from child to child.
A successful settling in period will result in a happy, confident child who is eager for new experiences and learning. The effort spent is well worth the results.
