Things you did to prepare for pre-k

[aurelia7]

My 2.5 year old will be turning 3 in July and can start the public school pre k in September. School is M to F 9:45-3:45. I’ll have a 16 month old home with me along with a newborn (due in July). Aside from potty training, what are some things you did to prepare your toddler (or yourself!) for this transition? We’ve never had him in any daycare program.

 

[theokritos]

@aurelia7 Self help skills. Get a lunchbox and water bottle child can open themselves/work on getting child to be able to open them. Unzip backpack, put on their own shoes, jacket. Pull pants down independently and get on the toilet on their own.

 

[bryan256]

@theokritos These!! Besides this, can work on recognizing what written first name looks like, sneezing or coughing into elbow, how to ask for help or for a turn, and talk about things like rest time, lunch time, walking in line, etc.

 

[1daysoon]

@theokritos Know how to open any food containers or packages you’ll be giving them!