NEW STUDENT DROP-OFF
Five Steps to Make It a Success!
School Success is one of the number one stresses in a parent's life! Every parent deep down fears
that their child isn't going to measure up in school. Parents worry about friends,scholastic ability and even coordination on the playground. A lot of parents fear their child's teacher is not going to like them. All of these fears will either be calmed or escalated at the most dreaded first morning "drop off"
These five steps may seem simple but each one is very important for the start of a great relationship with yout new student and their family.
1) Warmly Welcome the Parent and comment on something about their child such as, "Oh, he is so cute; I love his _______________ (hair, shoes, backpack, etc.) Parents need to know you focus on details.
2) Engagement: This is top priority for the parent and child. The parents want or rather NEED to see their child's teacher engaging with their child. As a teacher you must get down on their level and have an "eye to eye" conversation. This conversation should be about the child first. A few questions to start the necessary interaction would be: What's your name? I LOVE your backpack; did you pick it out? I am SO happy you are here today!
3) Transistion: Once you have the child comfortable introduce them to a child that is playing in an area that might be of interest to your new student. "Would you like to play blocks with Johnny? Johnny this is Jacob why don't you show him all the different types of blocks we have in our classroom?"
4) Reassurance:
At this point you must reassure the parent that their child will be fine. The child may start to cry and you must keep comforting the child while reassuring the parent. "I promise he will be fine, you are welcome to call the office and check on him later" If you have an Assistant Teacher she can occupy the child while you calm the parents fears. If your school allows you to contact parents, this would be a great time to offer to call them later and give them an update.
that their child isn't going to measure up in school. Parents worry about friends,scholastic ability and even coordination on the playground. A lot of parents fear their child's teacher is not going to like them. All of these fears will either be calmed or escalated at the most dreaded first morning "drop off"
These five steps may seem simple but each one is very important for the start of a great relationship with yout new student and their family.
1) Warmly Welcome the Parent and comment on something about their child such as, "Oh, he is so cute; I love his _______________ (hair, shoes, backpack, etc.) Parents need to know you focus on details.
2) Engagement: This is top priority for the parent and child. The parents want or rather NEED to see their child's teacher engaging with their child. As a teacher you must get down on their level and have an "eye to eye" conversation. This conversation should be about the child first. A few questions to start the necessary interaction would be: What's your name? I LOVE your backpack; did you pick it out? I am SO happy you are here today!
3) Transistion: Once you have the child comfortable introduce them to a child that is playing in an area that might be of interest to your new student. "Would you like to play blocks with Johnny? Johnny this is Jacob why don't you show him all the different types of blocks we have in our classroom?"
4) Reassurance:
At this point you must reassure the parent that their child will be fine. The child may start to cry and you must keep comforting the child while reassuring the parent. "I promise he will be fine, you are welcome to call the office and check on him later" If you have an Assistant Teacher she can occupy the child while you calm the parents fears. If your school allows you to contact parents, this would be a great time to offer to call them later and give them an update.
5. Feedback: If you are not going to be in the classroom when the child is picked up it is VERY IMPORTANT for you to write a note to the parent about the day. For example: "Jacob settled in very nicely. He was a little shy in the beginning but quickly connected with a few of the boys and enjoyed building towers and rockets with them. He ate most of his lunch and loved his afternoon snack. He was a joy to have in my class today."
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