In February schools offer pre-enrollment for preschool, first grade of primary or elementary school and first grade of secondary or middle school. The ages contemplated for preschool pre-enrollment are 3, 4 and 5 years. Children will move from their homes to a different environment, in which they will live with other children, teachers and an environment they do not know.
According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the word “transition” means: passage from one state, stage, subject, or place to another. Of course, the application of the concept to the school environment implies a context. Some children live the educational transition naturally, without fright. They adapt quickly to the environment, schedules, new habits, routines and disciplines.
Other children generate stress or anxiety. They are afraid to "separate" momentarily from their parents. Eventually, they manage to overcome these discomforts and the school becomes one of their favorite places, where their friends are located, where they can play and learn new things.
Preparing children for this new stage is an important task, so that they do not drastically resent the transition.
- If the chosen school allows it, attend guided tours with your child so that the child becomes familiar with the new environment and showhim or her what his or her classroom will be.
- As a father and mother of a family, join the inductive activities of the school. It is important that from the beginning you strengthen communication ties with your future teachers.
- Have materials that your child will use at school readily available in advance, such as crayons, paper, paints, and clay.
- Find out about the school's calendar of activities and what they will consist of, so you can tell your child what he or she will do once they start.
- Let your child explore the school during guided tours; Let him walk, inquire and ask about the new environment.
- Once your childis enrolled and about to enter his or her first day at school, establish a simple routine to say goodbye every time you leave your child at school. A ritual that is natural, something that doesn’t seem like you are "escaping" or that is turning into a long farewell. The farewell should be an event that assures the child that he or she is not being abandoned.
- Some children usually take “transition objects” to the classroom. However, as time goes by, they stop needing them.
- Talk to your child when he or she leaves school. Ask him or her how his or her day was, how he or she felt at school, how he or she feels with his or her classmates and teachers.
- Get involved with your school activities and homework. Your children should feel that they are being accompanied in this process and that the transition from home to school is something natural and fun.
- Have fun with them when doing homework.Play and enjoy this stage as a family.
At Ameyali Puerto Vallarta College, we are aware of these changes in our children that make the transition and therefore we focus our efforts, both on academic rigor and on:
- Self-knowledge.
- Group membership and inclusion.
- Study habits.
- Balance between academic activities and social activities.
In February, month of pre-registration, we invite you to meet us and ask for your guided visit to the school.
Contact us and live the Ameyali experience!