Transitioning to School!

 Transitioning Back to School

 submitted by Tara Glanton Executive Director Children's Learning Center (Lawrence, KS) & KAEYC Board Member

As we begin transitioning from our summer fun into a new school year, it's best to recognize and validate what our young children must be feeling. As parents, we also experience some of the same feelings and emotions. 

Here are a few suggestions to help ease anxiety, sadness, frustration, and fear during times of separation:

--Visit the classroom and meet the teacher prior to the first day (get down on the floor and read a book, join in a mealtime, play outdoors) 

 

 --Ask the teacher to take a picture with your child so you can talk about him/her at home, take some pictures of the school and classroom as well

--Have your child help create a morning ritual (eat together, sing a song on the way to school, give a hug/kiss, high-5, and wave)

 --Send a picture of family members on the first day of school and let your child hold the photo after you leave

--Allow yourself to experience the same feelings your child does and pay close attention to physical changes in your body: sweaty palms, rapid heart rate, lump in throat (holding back tears); recognize your strategies for coping and teach these same strategies to your child.

Have a great year!


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Kansas State University: Early Childhood Student Association

It time to gear up for another year at KSU! 

Most K-Staters are pumped for football season to begin, ready for classes to start, and friendships and memories that will be shared! 

Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium

For me, I am ecstatic to be President of  

the Early Childhood Student Association 

during the 2015-2016 school year!

What is The Early Childhood Student Association?

The Early Childhood Student Association (ECSA) at Kansas State University provides information and resources to students interested in fields related to Early Childhood in order to benefit them throughout their college career and beyond.

Konner D. showcasing her completed bulletin board.

 
 Who is a part of ECSA?

ECSA is composed of about 20 undergraduate and graduate students at KSU and we are lucky enough to have two ECE instructors as co-advisers!! (Thanks for all you do!)

What does ECSA do?

We meet at least once a month. Our meetings provide professional development opportunities for  ECE students and connect them with professionals in the field. Additionally, ECSA hosts fundraising events throughout the year. A portion of the proceeds are sent to the Irente Children's Home in Tanzania, Africa and the remainder is used to support KSU students attending the NAEYC Annual Conference. We hope to see other Kansans in Orlando, Florida this year!

ECSA and Heartland AEYC members gathered for a picture at the 2014 NAEYC conference in Dallas, Texas.

Wishing you all the best as the year takes off, and

as always, Go Cats!

Submitted by Kelly Livingston, 
Kansas AEYC Student Representative
Heartland AEYC Student Representative
ECSA President


This post is the first of a series from AEYC chapters and ECE student organizations in Kansas. If you would like to submit to the KansasAEYC blog on behalf of an organization, please contact Chelsea Mitchell at email.kansas.aeyc@gmail.com.