🧸🧡 Safe Separation Program from Mother - for New Children at Kids Square - for a Week:
The Safe Separation Program aims to facilitate a child's transition from the home environment to the kindergarten environment in a gradual, safe, and reassuring manner, taking into account the child's feelings and psychological and emotional needs.
🎯 Program objectives
• Building a sense of security and confidence in the child within the kindergarten.
• Facilitate adaptation to the new parameters and location.
• Reducing excessive attachment to the mother in a positive and gentle way.
• Gradually involve the mother in the separation process without sudden shock.
🟠 The first day
• The child stays in the classroom for an hour, and the mother is with him the whole time.
• The goal is to give the child a sense of security, and to get to know the place, teachers and classmates without any tension.
• Light activities such as a walk around the classroom and playing in the corner are provided, with the mother present as a supportive and reassuring element.
🟡 The second day
• The duration of the stay increases to an hour and a half, and the mother remains inside the classroom but sits in a somewhat distant corner without direct interaction.
• In this way, the child begins to depend on himself while maintaining a sense of security.
• A simple art activity and an engaging interactive story are provided.
🟢 The third day
• The child stays for two hours, and the mother moves out of the classroom but remains inside the nursery building.
• The goal is to foster the child's sense of confidence and independence, while ensuring access to the mother when needed.
• Activities are more varied and encourage self-interaction.
🔵 The fourth day
• The child remains in the classroom for three hours without the mother being present.
• Participates in group activities such as playing with friends, learning corners, and snack time.
• On this day, the child’s behavior and natural response to the mother’s absence are observed.
🟣 The fifth day
• This day is treated as the first actual day of complete separation.
• The educational and recreational program continues as normal, and the child is given the opportunity to experience complete independence with confidence.
• His achievement is celebrated and he is given a simple token of encouragement such as a sticker, crown, or small certificate.
🌈 Activities accompanying the program
• 🧸 Farewell Corner: A designated place where the child says goodbye to his mother every morning in a calm and supportive manner.
• 🎁 Safety bag: The child is allowed to bring a beloved item from home, such as a pillow or a soft toy.
• 📸 Family photos: Display a photo of the mother or family in a special corner inside the classroom to make him feel safe.
• 🗣️ Reassuring words from the teacher: Words like “Mama is waiting for you, we will play now and then you can go to her in a little while.”
• 🎨 Art activity to express feelings: such as free drawing about “How do you feel today?”
• 🎶 Special nursery rhymes: such as “My Nursery is Beautiful” and “My Friends.”
🧠 The role of the teacher in the program
• Use a calm and reassuring tone of voice.
• Do not force the child to integrate quickly.
• Allow natural crying and help him calm down.
• Continuous communication with the mother about the child’s feelings and daily development.