The first day of school can be a less-than-pleasant experience for kids and parents. The two or three-year-old child, separated from her/his familiar environment, encounters a host of strangers and has to adhere to new physical restrictions and routines. Parents are anxious about safety and can understand their child’s fears and confusion.

In many cases, the child has not yet made moves to become more independent. Children may not have compared themselves with others or learned to share their toys, food or belongings. It’s an important moment in the parent-child relationship too. The child encounters other authority figures, such as teachers, who have to be obeyed and can also provide care, encouragement, and support.

Prepare your toddler
That’s where the importance of preparing your toddler for the school years ahead comes in. If they have older siblings, they look forward to joining their brothers and sisters, as it makes them feel more grown-up. Otherwise, parents must ensure that they lay the groundwork and make the transition as smooth as possible.

Little People Musical PreSchool playset
Learning through play is the ideal method for toddlers. The Little People Musical Preschool playset is a great choice when you want to simulate and mimic the preschool experience. It encourages kids in role play, using playthings and toy figurines.

This playset presents the real-time school environment to kids. It has little tables, chairs, and rugs that the preschool would have. It also has figurines representing a teacher and other kids. Children can engage in role-playing, place tiny figurines correctly on the furniture, creating a picture of the school environment. Kids can evoke a variety of animal and musical sounds, effects and actions by pressing various buttons. Furthermore, when they encounter the “real thing”, it’s not completely strange and unfamiliar.

Introducing the school situation in a safe, home environment helps kids to adjust more easily and swiftly. It helps them to have advance information on what the demands and needs of a school environment are. They know what to expect. They know it’s going to be fun and that they’re going to have plenty of new and exciting experiences. This gives them a feeling of confidence and security when they step into school on their first day.

Help your kids make a seamless transition from home to school, with the aid of the Little People Musical Preschool playset.