Field trips are something kids look forward to because they get to get out of school and visit certain places with the rest of the people in their class. It’s a fun time to learn a few things. And for really small children, this trip is always a memorable one.

I remember the first time I took a field trip as a kid going into kindergarten and I can still picture the images in may head. I don’t remember having a parent with me in these trips but it’s not the case for kids today.

When I had my own children going on their trips, I always accompany them. I was there when they went to the park, to the museum, to a factory and even a trip to a city fair. It was sort of a learning experience for me as well, as I’ve never been to some of these places, which is why I have to admit that I also look forward to this.

However, there came a point when I though — when am I going to stop going on field trips with the children? At some point, the child would have to be embarrassed being with their parents on the bus with them, right?

I stopped going with my kids on field trips by the time they are 8-9 years old. But I still see many parents joining until the child is about 10 or 11. There are some schools that never allow parents at all.

At what point did you stop accompanying your kids on trips?

Most parents fail to realize that at some point, perhaps the age of 4 or 5, their kids will start going to school for nursery and preparatory education. My how time flies! Normally, you would still treat them like a baby, a tyke to that you don’t want to see a single scratch or even bear to see them crying. But that is life and as far as kids are concerned, they are bound to grow out of their youth and there is nothing you can do about it.

One point to be considered is adjustment. While you are wary on how your kid will fare, think of how you will adjust as well of not seeing them always around as before. At this stage of starting their educational journey, you will be surprised at the new things that they would ask you like the alphabet, colors or even shapes. Normally you have taught them that before but understanding them with other kids makes it all the more challenging and interesting for them.

So as you see you child off to school, do not fret. The fact that you have enrolled them for education is already a good sign of good parenting on your end. It may be tough at first but kids need to learn and get qualified education as well. So during their first day of school, guide them and condition their minds. Surely, they will be trying to get a feel of how it is without their guardians alongside of them this time around.

“Taking young children to their first day of school can be filled with excitement as well as anxiety for both parent and student,” he said. “Parents can take proactive steps that will help ease their children into their new learning environment, help them enjoy school, and increase their love of learning. These attitudes and skills will benefit them throughout their lives.”

Our child’s education starts long before kindergarten. Parents are the first teacher of their children. It’s important for them to teach their child how to read even before they go to school.

Reading with your child is one of the most important building blocks in his education. He’ll be able to understand that “reading is worthwhile” and “that they are worthwhile” Witnessing your child develop into a young reader is one of the most fulfilling experience that you could imagine.

To raise a reader, you have to start in an early age. You can read books with your infant even if you think that they don’t understand. You’ll only get gurgles of interest when you read something to him but If you’re tempted to skip books at this age, please don’t. Just keep on reading aloud because your baby finds pattern with the sounds that he hears. Your goal is develop his understanding of the structure and uses of language.

• Look for Chubby books – This will develop  the eyemuscle of your baby. Make sure that it has a bold graphics because it gets his  attention. You can also use textured books.
• Something new – Go outside, explore things with your baby. Talk to him because it will  introduce the rhythm of language. It also nurtures his interest in the outside world.
• Using nursery rhymes – This is  a fun way to model language. So when the music starts, try dancing and moving your hands it will surely get his attention.
• Repetition – Don’t get tired of asking them the same questions like “Is this mommy’s car?”,”Is this  your daddy’s chair?” etc. Repetition is how your little ones learn.

Lakeshore has varieties of books that will help your little one enjoy reading. These books has simple words that will help your child understand the importance of having a good behavior.

Where to buy: Lakeshore

Price: $45.00

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