4 . Find an anchor . Some children can skip off to the classroom without so much as a backward glance , but many children experience separation anxiety . For those children , it ’ s helpful to find an anchor – something that helps them feel close to you while they ’ re away . It could be something as simple as a matching necklace , a photo of you , or a note in the lunchbox . It ’ s a kind of security blanket that your child can take with her every day .
5 . Stay attuned . There are sure to be lots of emotional ups and downs as your child transitions into kindergarten , for you and for him ! Prepare for a few meltdowns and muster up some extra patience and empathy . As your child processes all of the new experiences , he ’ s sure to need a safe space to run to . You ’ ve got this !