LIFESTYLE
Top Tips to Get Preschoolers Ready For The First Day Of School! story by Rebecca Giese The first day of school is a day full of excitement and nerves before the student and the parents, especially for the first day of preschool. We asked a preschool expert to give us the best tips to prep for the new school year. Amber Potthoff is a 4k preschool teacher at Plainview Elementary School of Chesterfield County, South Carolina. She is heading into her third year as a preschool teacher and her ninth year of teaching. Amber initially taught Gifted and Talented students in grades third through sixth. She then began teaching third grade before moving to a preschool setting. Amber says, "I have loved every second of each year, but these preschool years have been extra special." Mentioning her favorite part of teaching preschool, "My favorite part of being a preschool teacher is all the love and joy each child brings into the room. No matter what is going on in the classroom, someone is always coming up to hug me, tell me they love me, or give me something they have made. It is so special to see their smiling faces each day. I also love building relationships with both my students and their families. There is just something so special about sharing the experience of the first year of school with each of them."
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Mrs. Potthoff's Tips For A Successful First Day of Preschool! 1 Talk to your child about school and what it will be like. The more exciting you make it sound, the more excited your child will be! 2 Show your child pictures of the school and classroom or visit the school, if possible. 3 Reach out to your child's teacher to see if they would be willing to talk to your child before the first day of school. Share pictures of the teacher with your child. 4 Tell your child they will make new friends and may even see some friends they already have. 5 Read together daily! 6 Emphasize that school is only a part of the day, and you will be eagerly waiting at home to hear all about their adventures as soon as the school day is over! 7 Build a relationship with your child's teacher from day one!
