Fostering independence

and
Self-confidence.
Learners are very able beings. Here's how
you can encourage their independence and
sense of confidence:

Expect more. Raise the bar and

your child will probably stretch to
meet it. Just because they are 4
doesn`t mean they cannot do
things on their own.

Resist doing for them what they

can do themselves. Try asking
your child this: Do you want me
to help you or can you do it
yourself? Those words are like
magic and kids usually want to do
things for themselves.

Don't redo what they've done.

Unless absolutely necessary,
don't fix what your child has
accomplished.

Let them solve simple problems.

It's natural to want to make
everything perfect, but if we do,
we cheat kids of the chance to
experience success."

Give them simple jobs to do.

Putting your preschooler in charge
of a regular, simple task will build
her confidence and sense of
competency.

Getting Ready
for

EC4

What will be expected

in
A pamphlet provided to support
your child in this transition

A pamphlet provided to support

your child in this transition

Early Childhood
Program
Rosella Diliberto, Principal
rdiliberto@aisb.ro

Sos. Pipera-Tunari 196

Voluntari, Jud. Ilfov, 077190
ROMANIA
Tel +40-21-2044300
Fax +40-21-2044306

What will be expected

in EC4?
What experiences have
been provided at
school to prepare
children for this new
adventure?
How can a parent help
support a smooth
transition?
AISB EC3 teachers
Ms. Ana and Ms. Ana

How can a parent

help support a
smooth
transition?
What experiences have been
provided at school to
prepare children for this
new adventure?

What will be expected in EC4?

EC4 teachers continue to recognize learners
as individuals developing in several areas.
EC4 students are recognized as:
SOCIAL and EMOTIONAL Beings who:

express needs appropriately

take care of personal needs
(Fully toilet trained, eat independently)
care for personal/school belongings
demonstrate curiosity and exploratory
behavior
use classroom tools to accomplish goals
(e.g., scissors, tape, crayons, etc)
willingly participate in program
routines/transitions
understand classroom rules in regard to
safety and respect
shows empathy to the feelings, interests
and needs of others
initiate and sustain interactions with
others
create and experience collaborative play

EC3 teachers will continue to provide

experiences to prepare your youngsters for
the exciting times to be had in EC4 by:
visiting the EC4 classrooms
meeting the EC4 teachers
facilitating times for our learners to
interview current EC4 students
discussing the transition in a positive way
providing experiences to develop the
academic background needed to promote
the success of each child in EC4
encouraging age-appropriate behaviors
that will be expected in EC4

BE POSITIVE!
Your attitude will greatly affect your
childs feelings about school. Share a
loving hug and offer an encouraging
thought as you drop-off each morning.
Lingering demonstrates uncertainty and
plants seeds of worry. Know your child will
be safe and loved while at school.
BE RESPECTFUL.
Your respect for classroom procedures and
rules will help your child develop an
appreciation and respect for them, too.
BE RESPONSIVE.
Transitions create diverse feelings even
for adults. Take time and give attention to
recognize your childs feelings. Share
personal feelings regarding your own
experiences.
BE INQUISITIVE.
Take an interest in their learning
experiences. Ask questions about their day
and new friendships that may be
developing.
BE ENCOURAGING.
Arrange play dates with new friends to
promote healthy friendships. Balance play
dates to include peers who speak your
childs mother tongue as well as those who
speak English.
Develop independence and responsibility
through encouraging children to dress
themselves, take care of their belongings
and tidy up their toys.