Happy New (School) Year Part 2 by Karen Alaniz
2. Make arrangements for your child to visit the school with you separate from your meeting with his teacher. The first day of school is often chaotic as excited children rush through the hallways, noisily making their way to their new classrooms. This can be overwhelming for many children. One way to alleviate some of the stress is to make an appointment to visit the school before the first day of school.
• Assure your child’s new teacher that you do not need a lot of their time. You simply want your child to meet his teacher, and see the classroom. Your child’s teacher may want to show him where he’ll hang his coat or where his desk is.
• Walk the route your child will take to his classroom so that he can re-familiarize himself with the school. Visit the other rooms he will frequent, such as the music room, lunchroom, and gymnasium.
