Class party
My daughter although she is 4 years old and participates in the Christmas Eve rehearsals, she doesn't want to stand up for her poem the day of the celebration. How should i handle it?
Truth is some kids enjoy participating while others face difficulties dealing with this exposure and decide to abandon
How can you help her overcome this concern?
1. Let her express her feelings. It's common for a child not wanting this exposure. Even we, adults face difficulties when we have to speak in front of a crowd, imagine children while surrounding from unknows, parents, relatives, photographers
2. Speak to your daughter for moments you faced like her and how you came up with your feelings and how you handeled them in order for her to feel like you and copy you
3. Help her express what she feels in order to understand what trigers this anxiety. For example she might not know a song or she is afraid that she'll forget the lines from her poem. Explain her that her teacher will be by her side to assist her and that she doesn't have to get anxious even if she is mistaken
4. talk to her about the advantages of participation in a fest (like having fun with friends, dancing, singing)
5. encourage her try to participate by motivating her
6. don't get angry ata ny cost , don't rush her and don't pay penalties like ''if you don't do this an d that you won't..>>> Each child has it's own character and we are obliged to give him all the space and time it needs in order to cooperate
7. Accept her wish . You can hug her and watch the fest together as psectators respecting her needs
When the child is ready to participate you'll understand. Besides the process is all that matters not the result. Whos knows maybe next time she will surprise you happily
Anesiadou Kassiani, nursery teacher
Kokkinou Sofia, kindergarten teacher
