Transitioning from Home to ECSE
Learn how to plan a smooth transition from home to ECSE.
Learn how to plan a smooth transition from home to ECSE.
It may be hard for you to think of your 3-year-old child leaving home to go to Early Childhood Special Education(ECSE). This may be a good time to reach out to your support network and friends. Talking to someone who has gone through the same process can help you learn ways to help yourself and your child through this transition. Sometimes it helps just to talk about it with a good listener.
If your child has never been in group classes (such as a music class), play groups, or individual therapy, it may be hard on both of you the first time you have to drop your child off at school. Here are some steps you can take to make the transition just a little easier:
There are lots of great ideas to help you and your child get ready for school. If you are interested in learning more, check out some of the links listed below. You can also watch a video of a parent sharing her story of when her child started school. When children experience smooth transitions they do better in their new setting.