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Oakland, CA
Giggles
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neighborhood: Rockridge / Temescal · Telephone: (510) 601-6526 · Website: www.giggles-preschool.com
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Director's Comments
Parent Communication:
We use a variety of methods to communicate with parents. Email has proven to be the method of choice by most parents. One file box containing a folder labeled with your child's first name is kept by the sign-in book in the front playroom. A second file box is kept in the outside Art Room containing artwork completed outside. Any communications, flyers, information sheets, artwork, etc. that are to go home will be placed in your child's folder(s). It is the parent's responsibility to check the folders on a daily basis.
We strive to maintain good communication with parents by way of daily updates at pick-up time, email and notices placed in the folders.
A parent bulleten board keeps parents informed of the monthly and daily activities offered to their children.
Good parent-teacher communication is essential to a happy, productive preschool experience.
Parents and staff working together provide the most complete picture of the child, and the most consistent environment for growth.
We hold parent-teacher conferences during the school year to exchange information concerning the child's abilities, needs and progress. The staff is always available for additional conferences at the parent's request throughout the school year.
Annual meetings are scheduled to share information with parents pertaining to the application process and Kindergarten options.
Separation
Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
- Small group sessions
- Extra staff dedicated to handle separation
- Parents in classroom early on
- Abbreviated schedule at start of school year
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Director's Comments
We provide parents with the following information:
Your Child's First Day at School - Welcome to Giggles Preschool! The first day of school is an exciting milestone in your child's life. Your child is embarking on a journey that will lead them on many roads of discovery and learning. We're here to provide your child with a secure and educational environment designed to help him/her develop into an independent and confident person. As wonderful as this new experience may be, it can also be quite stressful for the young child. New situations and change can, at times, be unsettling for all of us. For many children this may be their first experience of separation from parents or care givers at home. It is common for even the most outgoing child to be anxious the first day of school.
We have provided a few suggestions for assisting your child during this time. Remember, the preschool staff will be available to provide support and assistance; making your child's first school days happy days.
1. Prepare you child for the new school experience by explaining what to expect. Answer all questions directly and honestly.
2. Convey a positive attitude. Young children are aware of your feelings. Your enthusiasm will assure the child that school can be a fun and exciting place.
3. Establish a routine involving both the night before a school day as well as morning preparation. Rituals and routines will add predictability and are comforting in unfamiliar situations.
4. Bring something from home. This is acceptable and often reassuring in helping the child with the initial adjustment to school. This item may be a treasured blanket or even a photo from home.
5. Clearly state to your child where you will be and when you will return. It may also be helpful to discuss what will happen when you are reunited.
6. Maintain a clear good-bye routine. This may include warning the child you are leaving in 3 minutes, a kiss and hug, or a wave from the window. Once you tell your child you are leaving, it is important to follow through. Extending the good-bye with 'Ok just one more kiss, and then I really have to go.' tends to heighten anxiety rather than relieve it. Avoid sneaking out, this seems to encourage children to become less trusting and makes the second day of school even harder.
Again, please know, we are here to help make the first day of school a happy transition and we look forward to an exciting and fun year.
We maintian very small groups and flexibility to accommodate individual needs.
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