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title: "Adaptation in kindergarten: parents ask, we answer – Blog – EduArt Nursery and Kindergarten"
description: "Starting kindergarten is a big change. For the child, but often for the parents too. Some children run into the classroom on the first day and barely wave. Others need a few weeks to gain confidence. Both are fine. Adaptation is not a race and looks a little different for each child.\n"
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# Adaptation in kindergarten: parents ask, we answer

Starting kindergarten is a big change. For the child, but often for the parents too. Some children run into the classroom on the first day and barely wave. Others need a few weeks to gain confidence. Both are fine. Adaptation is not a race and looks a little different for each child.

**My child cries when saying goodbye. Does this mean they are not ready for kindergarten yet?**
No. Crying is a natural way for a child to express their emotions when they are separated and going through a big change. More important than the crying itself is what happens during the first month – whether the child accepts the teacher's support, gradually calms down, joins in the game and builds a relationship with another safe adult at kindergarten.

**Should I stay in the classroom as long as possible when handing over?**
In the beginning, a short visit together can help. But then most children benefit from a clear, short and predictable goodbye. Long hesitation often tells the child: "Maybe there really is reason to be worried." At EduArt, we therefore set the first days gradually and always according to the specific child. We start with a shorter stay and gradually extend the time in kindergarten.

**What if a child says they don't want to go to kindergarten?**
It's good to accept their feelings, but at the same time reassure them. "I can see that you don't want to go today and that saying goodbye is hard for you. The teacher is waiting for you and I'll come back in the afternoon." We don't have to convince a child that kindergarten is wonderful when they're sad. They need to feel: I understand you. I believe in you. We'll get through this.
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**How long does adaptation take?**
For some children, it takes a few days, for others a few weeks. For some children, the process can be even longer. That's why we monitor the child, communicate with the parents, and adjust the pace based on their reactions.

**Can a child get worse after a few good days?**
Yes. Adaptation is not always a straight line. A child may cope with everything perfectly for the first few days and the reaction will come later, when they understand that kindergarten is not a one-time trip. They may be more tired, more sensitive, have difficulty sleeping or be more demanding of their parents. These reactions are also a natural part of adapting to a new situation.

**What is most important during adaptation?**
For us, three things: trust – predictability – cooperation. The child needs to know that the parent will leave and return. They need to gradually gain trust in the teacher. And they need to feel that the parent and the kindergarten are one team. That is why we inform the parents during the adaptation, monitor even small progress and if something is not working, we look for another way together.

**Should a child's favourite toy help?**
Of course. A stuffed animal, small object, or other familiar thing can be a bridge between home and the new environment in the first few days.

**And what if I, as a parent, am worried?**
That is also normal. The whole family is adapting, not just the child. Ask us. Tell us what you are afraid of. It is just better to address these concerns between adults, not in front of the child. Above all, the child needs to feel from your attitude that you trust them and the people to whom you hand them over in the morning.

Our goal is not for the child to never cry. Our goal is for them to gradually discover: I am safe at kindergarten, someone understands me, I can handle it – and the parent will always come back.
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