Case summary Preben (1) starts in kindergarten, and his parents share their thoughts and advice about the process. Mum Elin Weddegjerde thinks it is an advantage that Preben is the third child, as he is used to playing with other children. Dad Mats Lergrovik is excited, but looks forward to seeing how Preben develops in the nursery. Kindergarten director Synnøve Vassbotn Folkestad underlines the importance of saying “have it” properly when delivering. Professor Anne Greve advises parents not to be afraid to share concerns and questions with the kindergarten. Some of the advice is to see the positives that the nursery can provide, be safe as a parent and set aside plenty of time to get used to it. The summary is made by an AI service from OpenAI. The content is quality assured by news’s journalists before publication. In the yellow section of Rabbevågen kindergarten in Ålesund, one-year-old Preben (1) will suddenly have a completely new weekday. – It’s a bit strange to have to send him off guard at the nursery school. We are used to having him at home, but I think it will go very well, says mum Elin Weddegjerde. – You have to trust the employees. They can do this and are very good, say Elin and Mats. Photo: Frederik Winness Ringnes / news Advantage that Preben is the third person Around the country, there are many excited parents now in August. Elin Weddegjerde has a six-year-old girl and an eight-year-old boy from a previous relationship. She was more nervous when the first husband was going to kindergarten, and thinks it is an advantage that Preben is the third husband. – He is involved in everything we do and is used to playing with other children. He took part in football training when he was six days old, takes part in playgrounds and there are always many children at the house, says Elin. For father Mats Lergrovik, getting used to kindergarten is something new. – I’m really excited, and I’m probably a little more nervous than I want to express, but it will be fun, then. It will be exciting to see how he develops day by day in the nursery. The prebend visits the kindergarten. – He is very active, very social and generally in a good mood, say dad Mats and Elin. Photo: Frederik Winness Ringnes / news How to say “have it” in the right way Nevertheless, Elin does not hide that the first time with the delivery of the other two was a bit tough, and she is prepared that it may be like this now too. – That is what hurts the most for us parents, that we have to say yes, and then there is crying and … yes. But there is something about not making that farewell too long and sad. Wave with a smile, and then it’s over when we get out the gate. Precisely saying “have it” in a proper way is very important, according to kindergarten director Synnøve Vassbotn Folkestad. – We have experienced that someone thinks that “now it’s going so well, and the child is playing, so I’m fooling myself”. We won’t. We must say it in a proper way, and be confident in our voice when we say it. – And then it’s about trust. Agreements can be made that if the child does not allow himself to be comforted, we will call. And we always do. Chairman of the board Synnøve Vassbotten Folkestad (left) believes that spending time getting used to it is important. – Be in the nursery every day, but preferably have slightly shorter days, she says. Photo: Frederik Winness Ringnes / news – Don’t be afraid of being a fussy mum or dad Anne Greve, who is a professor of kindergarten pedagogy at Oslomet and has worked in a nursery for 17 years, believes that a good collaboration with the nursery is absolutely decisive. – Don’t be afraid to be a fussy mum or dad, or pretend you’re tougher than you are. Share your concerns and ask if you have any questions. Anne Greve’s 10 tips for starting kindergarten All children are different. Have good cooperation with the nursery staff, and don’t be afraid to ask. Remember that starting kindergarten is a big upheaval for the child, so talk to them and bring something safe from home such as a teddy bear or a book. The most optimal thing is to be in the kindergarten before the kindergarten starts. Get used to the outdoor area in the afternoons. Routine and predictability are important. Agree with the staff that a toy that the child likes can be ready when the child arrives, so that it will be a positive start. Say ok have it, and then go. Don’t come back because it only creates more insecurity. The fact that the child cried and received comfort from the staff also gives the child a closer bond with them. For some children, three days of adaptation is too short, for some it is perfectly fine. Longing for home is also a good thing. It gives the children a good sense of self that they manage to get through the kindergarten day. One should not expect updates from the employees all the time. It is pointless to document everything, and it takes time away from the genuine contact with the child. Make an agreement with the nursery that if you cannot comfort the child, they will call you. Try to think that kindergarten is something positive that happens to the children. They make friends and do fun activities. – The nursery provides friendship with other children, they experience close contact with other adults who also enjoy the children, and they do fun activities such as playing with water and measuring, says Professor Anne Greve. Photo: Marius Renner CHristensen / news – Parents must be safe According to the chairman of Rabbevågen nursery school, it is important to do as Mats and Elin did – to come for a visit, get to know the outdoor area, and set aside plenty of time to get used to it. – And I think it is important that the parents are attuned to this themselves. If the parents seem safe, then it will be a good experience and it will spread to the children, says Vassbotn Folkestad. Preben’s shelf is ready for the start of kindergarten. Preben is mostly concerned with climbing. Put on your shoes, now we’re going out. – Come and see Preben, what’s over here? Preben has put his love into the forest area inside the kindergarten. The stroller is a favorite. How do they think Preben will thrive in kindergarten? – I think he will enjoy himself very well. As long as we get through the first bit, I think most things are solved, says father Mats Lergrovik. Mum Elin Weddegjerde thinks the nursery will be good for Preben. – They form relationships with both children and adults in which they become confident. He met one of the eldest boy’s best friends in the first week of kindergarten, and they are still hot. Published 11.08.2024, at 19.04
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