Be present.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nFollow your schedule loosely so the kids can begin to predict what comes next in their day; which will in turn provide a sense of comfort and safety.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nOffer multiple story times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Offer an area for open-ended creative art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Make sure there is enough time for quiet independent activities for the kids that just want their own space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Make sure there is enough time for loud and fast activities for the kids that need to process their emotions with their bodies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Offer a group activity that requires a little bit of collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first day, week or even month of having a new child(ren) in your program requires a bit more planning, over-prep and hours of sleep. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You may feel more tired by the end of the day as you work hard to establish the tone of your daily routines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I assure you that this will pass and soon you’ll have a crew that moves along smoothly throughout the day.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Whether it’s your first day of child care or the child’s first day, being comfortable with the emotions in the space is key to a healthy start as you welcome kids to their first day in your program. We must stop distracting kids from feeling what they are actually feeling and allow them to finish<\/p>\n
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