Need Help Adjusting A New Girl...

[newtodaycare22]

She is 3 and has always been in a daycare where she is the oldest. It's very obvious that she's been around babies because she's very immature and she also has not been made to do anything at all. When I ask her to clean up after herself, she looks at me with genuine surprise. She's a sweetheart but it's going to take some serious adjustment to get her used to our preschool environment (I have all 3 and 4 year olds).

Any advice? I'm trying to be as patient as I can and consistant- I immediately had her cleaning up after herself even though it is like pulling teeth now. (It also doesn't help that, because its her first day, she's so interested in EVERYTHING).

I know this will get better with time...but I'd love any advice. Thanks!

[Unregistered]

Be consistent with her

It's going to be an adjustment for her and you as well but the best thing that you can do is make sure that you stay consistent with her from the get go. Explain to her that if she takes out toys, then she must put them away before getting something else out. You can gently remind her of your rules throughout the day and hold her to the standards that all of the other kids are held to. She's 3, so I think that she can understand what you expect from her. You may have to give her a ton of gentle reminders, but if you do it now rather than cutting her slack because she's new, you'll be so much happier. Good luck.