I agree with Bobpursley. However, I think that having a coffee and chat room at the center for moms to sit and relax and "share" with other moms is an excellent idea. It gets the moms out of the room and it gives them a support system to deal with a new experience. (Besides going off and coming back wastes gasoline)
When an abbreviated morning schedule is
used to help children transition slowly
into the routine of the class, which
would be the best place for parents to
spend that hour or two?
1. In the classroom, until their child
becomes well-adjusted.
2. In a room at the center where
parents can drink coffee and
talk with one another.
3. Away from the center,returning
to pick up their child at the
appropriate time.
Wouldn't it be a good idea for parents
to spend that hour or two in a room at
the center drinking coffee and talking
with other parents?
Because you would be sharing anxieties
and giving encouragement with each other.
Wouldn't #2 be the best answer?
Please give your opinion!
Thank you!!
Yes. One lesson I learned in keeping toddlers in the toddler nursery at church was to keep moms out. Kids wont focus on anything except Mom in strange new place. If the kids are not screaming (disrupting the other kids), mom is best somewhere else if you want th e kids to focus on the intended activities.
Additionally, you will find that some moms have separation anxiety also, and you may be the only adult dealing with them on that.
Coffee is fine, it would be better if it were across or down the street at Starbucks. An hour or two is also a good time for them to go grocery shopping.
In this situation, the question is asking about the best place for parents to spend an hour or two while their children are transitioning into the routine of the class.
To determine the best answer, let's analyze the options:
1. In the classroom, until their child becomes well-adjusted.
2. In a room at the center where parents can drink coffee and talk with one another.
3. Away from the center, returning to pick up their child at the appropriate time.
Based on the information provided, it seems that option 2, spending time in a room at the center where parents can drink coffee and talk with each other, would be the best answer. This allows parents to have a support system and share their experiences with other parents.
It also helps the children to focus on the intended activities without being distracted by their parents' presence. Moreover, it acknowledges that some parents may have separation anxiety and provides a space for them to deal with their feelings.
While having coffee near the center is convenient, some parents may prefer to use that time for other errands like grocery shopping. It ultimately depends on what works best for each individual parent.
So, in this case, it can be concluded that option 2, spending time in a room at the center drinking coffee and talking with other parents, would be the best answer for parents to spend that hour or two.