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| Tweet Topic Started: Sep 11 2008, 05:08 PM (261 Views) | |
| sauls_mom | Sep 11 2008, 05:08 PM Post #1 |
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Sasha just turned 2 and has begun the 2yr old preschool program. Before this she was always with my inlaws or with us. As expected (despite that she is typically outgoing) she is having separation issues. she does ok after a little bit if one of the aides (has to be the same aide ) is near her or paying attention to her. She is only going 2 mornings a week now. Today we were told that she is also having transition issues- again because she has never had such a structured environment before. The director (who is also one of the kindergarten teachers) suggested we send her for 4 mornings next week (same as her brother) to help her get more used to it- and then we can go back to 2 days. she went so far as to say she doesnt want us to pay for the 4 but just the 2 we normally do. She hates that she is so sad when there (for part of the time.) When saul went he had similar issues to start (he started a yr later- so we started her sooner to help deal with it earlier.) this year he loves it- and has had no separation issues- in fact he is the one comforting the new kids who are sad. if you made it this far- im just wondering other experiences with 2 yr olds and how soon they adjust or suggestions to make it easier. |
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| zuncompany | Sep 11 2008, 06:10 PM Post #2 |
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Its normal! There is a kid who stands at the big windows looking out after he is dropped for like an hour and than gets into things. There is a kid who takes their blankie and takes a breather. Tev is lucky that morning free play is with Zu's class so he had no problems saying bye but when Zu's class went off to learn in their learning room he freaked. His teacher took him to the window to see into Zu's class, Zu waved, Tev waved, and he slowly calmed as he knew Zu was just next door. This is a 4 year old class! I know even a few in Zu's class have a difficult time. When I taught it was pretty normal at the beginning and it just took the kids getting used to the routine and things got easier. Some kids in my 3 year old class it took a few days and some always had a hard time, the whole year. Every kid is different. two years old though kids have separation anxiety. Frei hates when I leave her to go get the boys when dh is home with her! She just wants mommy. |
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| realeez | Sep 11 2008, 06:45 PM Post #3 |
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Totally normal. DD started just before 2 a couple of days a week and screamed the first 2 times and then next week I sent her every day even though it wasn't going to continue that way and that made a huge difference. It's totally her personality. |
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| hallie_ari_mom | Sep 11 2008, 07:28 PM Post #4 |
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Totally normal. I would see if you can get a playdate with one of the kids. Once the kid has a buddy, they are eager to go to class. |
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| zuncompany | Sep 11 2008, 09:11 PM Post #5 |
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Yes, making sure they have a buddy makes a world of a difference. Tev would not have done as well today with Zu at first and than my friend's daughter who we have regular play dates with when Zu had to go. |
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| ScrappingMom | Sep 12 2008, 08:50 AM Post #6 |
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Like everyone said, it's totally normal. My almost 10 y.o. was very attached to me. I mean VERY attached. He wouldn't go to my husband if I wasn't in the room. I was expecting him to have separation issues. He went to playgroup at 23 months. Of course, he cried. I was watching from the window and was tempted to go get him. But after a week, he was ok. |
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