艾毅幼儿园开学季：快来迎接我们的新朋友

　　轻松愉快的暑假画上了圆满的句号，又到9月开学季。艾毅幼儿园在各城市的幼儿园也已经陆续开学，迎接新的小伙伴入园。

　　每当新生入园，就会听到园所内不时传来哭声。不仅是孩子紧张、局促，家长也特别担心孩子对新环境感到陌生、不能适应幼儿园集体生活。

　　不过不用担心，为了帮宝贝们快速喜欢上新环境，我们校园的老师们早就做好了准备!

　　组织家庭主题沙龙，提前储备知识

　　第一次入园对孩子和父母都是一次挑战，很多家长会感到手足无措。

　　天津艾毅多元智能幼儿园生态城校园在开学前准备了家庭教育主题沙龙，特意请来了博雅幼儿园创始人、教育专家、早教研究院贾玮月老师。

　　针对幼儿入园前后的礼仪、沟通、幼儿流行性疾病等知识进行讲解，帮助家长了解开学前后各项注意事项。

　　by【天津艾毅多元智能幼儿园生态城校园】

　　爸妈陪宝贝体验幼儿园的一天

　　北京艾毅多元智能幼儿园丽景校园安排了新生亲子体验活动，宝爸宝妈们可以带着小朋友一起体验幼儿园的一天。在爸爸妈妈的陪同下，老师引导孩子加入到集体游戏，与外教一起认单词，组织孩子们创意DIY...

　　这样的安排除了帮宝贝们适应环境外，爸爸妈妈也能清楚地知道幼儿园的一天是如何度过的。

　　幼儿园美好的一天

　　by【北京艾毅多元智能幼儿园丽景校园】

　　给宝贝一个美好难忘的入园仪式

　　红色的地毯从校园门口一直延伸入校园，粉红色气球连廊静静等待孩子们的到来。宝贝在爸妈的陪伴下，用走红毯的方式入校园。这样有仪式感的入园形式，一定会给宝贝们留下深刻的印象。

　　对于那些第一次乘班车的宝贝，老师会到班车门口迎接并温柔的把他们抱下校车，对于还不太适应的宝贝，老师会耐心地陪伴孩子一起玩游戏，看绘本，缓解小朋友的分离焦虑。

　　by【北京艾毅双语幼儿园卓锦校园】

　　请宝贝熟悉的“朋友”来园做客

　　对于新入园的宝贝们来说，第一天入园，离开父母跟陌生的老师和小伙伴独处一天，的确是个不小的挑战。

　　艾毅幼儿园西安国际城校园的老师们别出心裁，请来宝贝们熟悉的小猪佩奇、熊大熊二在幼儿园门口等待迎接。不出所料，见到自己熟悉的动画角色，就像看到老朋友一样，陌生害怕的情绪一扫而空!

　　by【西安艾毅多元智能幼儿园首创国际城校园】

　　克服很多个第一次

　　不知不觉，西安艾毅多元智能幼儿园御锦城校园的小伙们们已经开学两周了，在上一周，宝贝们克服了很多个第一次!

　　第一次独立去洗手间、第一次交到很多同龄的新朋友。第一次在老师的照顾下，完成入园晨检，加入小伙伴的集体游戏，排队独立进餐...

　　经过两周的幼儿园生活，宝贝们已经适应了园区的生活，一切都变得井然有序起来。

　　by【西安艾毅多元智能幼儿园御锦城校园】

　　为了让新加入艾毅幼儿园的宝贝们喜欢上这个新环境，各校可谓创意百出，用温暖、耐心和关爱与孩子们建立情感的链接，让孩子们对幼儿园有一个好印象。

　　不过，研究发现新生入园有一个月左右的短暂适应期。在这期间，孩子的情绪还会出现反复和波动。

　　建议在此期间，我们的家长配合老师一起帮助孩子度过适应期!

　　分离焦虑小贴士

　　1. 正式告别，说完“再见”后离开

　　送新生入园后，不建议家长把孩子放下就走，或者是悄悄溜走。如此一来，幼儿对家长和老师的信任感大大下降。

　　当然，一步三回头，表现得依依不舍，这样的做法也会让孩子更焦虑和恐慌。建议家长离开时和孩子说“再见”，也鼓励孩子对父母说“再见”。

　　2、家长调整好心态，给幼儿积极暗示

　　家长尽量不在孩子面前表现焦虑与担心，询问孩子可以多问开放式问题，比如：“今天幼儿园的生活你感觉怎么样呢?”而不要问“今天有没有小伙伴欺负你?"之类的问题，要用正面客观的语气引导孩子。

　　3、训练孩子独立能力，适应园区生活

　　在幼儿园老师会引导孩子独立吃饭、穿衣、睡觉、叠被，训练孩子独立自理的能力。建议家长帮助孩子在家中强化这些动作，能帮助孩子更好更快适应幼儿园生活。

　　4、正确看待孩子出现的反应

　　孩子入园在情绪、饮食、睡眠、行为及身体方面都会出现一些反应。如：出现情绪不安波动，胆小、沉默不语，或者食量减少、便秘...如出现以上情况，家长对此要有足够的理解和心理准备。

　　by【宁波艾毅实验幼儿园汇豪校园】

　　新生入学的分离焦虑只是暂时的，老师针对适应较慢的幼儿，会时刻陪伴在孩子身边，帮助他们尽快适应幼儿园的集体生活。家长也无需对此过于担心，相信我们的宝贝们一定克服困难，勇敢开始幼儿园美好的学习生活!

　　The happy summer vacation has come to an end, and our back-to-school season is in full swing! Ivy kindergartens in every city are opening one after another to welcome returning and new students.

　　Every time new students first join a kindergarten, we often hear sounds of crying. Not only are these new students understandably nervous, but their parents are worried that their children may not be able to adjust to the new environment or to life in a kindergarten.

　　But please don’t worry. To help children adjust and feel comfortable in their new environment, Ivy teachers are here to support you and your child 100%! Here are some examples of what we did.

　　An Education Salon to provide extra support for families

　　Entering kindergarten for the first time is a challenge for both children and parents, and many parents may feel at a loss.

　　Ivy MI Kindergarten Eco-city Campus (Tianjin) invited Jia Weiyue, the founder of Boya Kindergarten and noted early education expert to share her insights with Ivy parents at our Education Salon.

　　At this event, we explained the etiquette, communication and some common illnesses children may be prone to, to help parents understand the things they should pay attention to before and after their children begin kindergarten.

　　by Ivy MI Kindergarten Eco-city Campus(Tianjin)

　　A day at school with their parents

　　Ivy MI Kindergarten Lijing Campus (Beijing) arranged a unique activity for new students to help them feel comfortable. Children were able to spend a day experiencing the kindergarten with their parents. Teachers guided children participate in group games, recognize English words with foreign teachers, and try out various creative DIY activities.

　　The arrangement not only helped children become familiar and comfortable in their new environment, it also helped parents understand how their children spend their days at the kindergarten.

　　What a beautiful day in kindergarten

　　by Ivy MI Kindergarten Lijing Campus (Beijing)

　　A memorable welcome ritual for children

　　A red carpet stretched from the gate to the campus, while pink balloons lined the paths to welcome the children. This welcome ritual created a memorable and happy first impression for the students.

　　For children who took the school bus for the first time, teachers boarded the bus and gently guided them off the bus. For those who were not quite accustomed to the new kindergarten life, teachers patiently played games and read picture books with them to ease their anxiety.

　　by Ivy Bilingual School Orchid Garden Campus (Beijing)

　　Asking “friends” that children are familiar with to the kindergarten as guests

　　For new students, the first day of kindergarten means leaving their parents and staying with new teachers and students. It is indeed a challenge to children.

　　Teachers at Ivy MI Kindergarten First City Campus (Xi'an) carried out an innovative welcoming ceremony. They had people dressed up like in familiar children characters such as Peppa Pig, and Briar and Bramble to welcome the children at the gate. When the children saw the familiar characters, they immediately felt like they were seeing old friends and lost their fear.

　　by Ivy MI Kindergarten First City Campus (Xi'an)

　　Overcoming multiple “first times”

　　Time flies. Two weeks have passed since Ivy MI Kindergarten La Botanica Campus (Xi’an) opened for the new semester. During the last week, children have overcome multiple “first times”.

　　The first time to go to the washroom independently; first time to make many new friends; first time to go through entry check under the guidance of teachers; first time to join group games with other children; first time to line up and eat meals by themselves…

　　After two weeks of kindergarten life, children have become accustomed to it, and everything has become a familiar routine.

　　by Ivy MI Kindergarten La Botanica Campus (Xi’an)

　　To help children love their new environment, each Ivy kindergarten tries their best to come up with innovative ideas, to build an emotional link between the children and kindergarten filled with warmth, love and patience.

　　However, studies show that children who enter the kindergarten for the first time need about a month to adjust. During this period, children may experience mixed emotions.

　　So, we suggest parents consult with their children’s teachers to help their children adjust to kindergarten.

　　Tips on treating separation anxiety

　　1.Officially say goodbye and leave

　　It’s not suitable for parents to leave the children by just disappearing or sneaking out after dropping off their children, because such actions may cause the children to feel like they were somewhat deceived

　　Of course, leaving in a slow and reluctant way may also make children feel more anxious and nervous. So, we suggest that parents simply say “goodbye” before leaving, and encourage their children to say “goodbye” back.

　　2、Have an open mindset to positively influence the children

　　Parents should try not to behave with anxiety or worry in front of their children. Instead, ask open-ended questions like “how was your day today?” rather than “did anyone hurt you today?” Please guide the children with positive and objective ideas.

　　3. Nurture children’s independence to help them embrace kindergarten life

　　In the kindergarten, teachers nurture children’s independence by guiding them to eat, get dressed, sleep and fold their quilt by themselves. We suggest that parents practice these habits at home with their children as well to help them adjust to kindergarten life.

　　4. Pay attention to children’s behaviors

　　Some children may experience behavioral changes, such as mood swings, becoming more timid, etc. Should that happen, parents need to understand their children and make the necessary adjustments to support their children.

　　by Ivy Bilingual School Summit Residences Campus (Ningbo)

　　The separation anxiety of new students is often just a temporary phenomenon. Teachers will stay with children who may take a little bit more time to adjust to a new environment. We believe that children will definitely overcome the difficulties and start their own kindergarten life bravely.