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Tips & Tricks to Help the Drop Off Process

Resist the Rescue
Please avoid coming back into the
classroom if you hear your child crying. We
understand this can be an unsettling time.
This is a big change for your child and
understandably they may be sad and a
little scared. If you go back in it is likely
to prolong your child’s distress and make it
harder for them to adapt to this change.
Be assured, our teachers have many years

of experience with helping families through
this transition. Instead, you can wait
outside the classroom for a few minutes to
ensure that all is well or ask Makayla or
Charlene to check in with us. We will make
sure to send you a message to let you know
how your child is going, please also feel free
to ring preschool a little later on too.

Keep Your Tone & Body
Creating a Special Language Positive & Upbeat
Goodbye Ritual Children pick up on the
These rituals are reactions of trusted adults
comforting for a in their lives. Try your best
child and helps them not to look worried or sad,
understand what once you have said goodbye
happens next. it’s important not to linger
too long. Say a quick,
happy goodbye and reassure
your child they will have a
good day.