Daily routines are important for children to understand what is first and what comes after. It is transitions that may be challenging for children. As educators, we mostly interact with our parents at drop off and pick up. Utilizing these times to make our parents feel valued as their child(ren) helps build a strong parent and teacher relationship which enhances the child and teacher relationship.
This reading connects in my classroom as I have children who often come to school in their pajamas. By supporting the child and parent, we make the child feel comfortable and allow her or him to change their clothes when they are ready. As we begin our day with songs in the morning, we encourage the parents to stay and join us. We have activities every morning for the child and parent to do together because giving five minutes to their child is very valuable. These may go from reading a story, writing in a journal, playing with manipulatives, to more teacher directed activities. We have included a couch to add coziness and comfort for the parents and children to cuddle, read, or just have quiet time. However, what works now may not work for the next group of children we receive. Reflecting on what works and what doesn't work always one to rethink their strategies, activities and purpose.
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