PARENTS’ CHECKLIST
Prepare your child to begin in Primary, by doing the followring.

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1
 Tell your child about the nursery before he or she will first attend.
9
 Take care of your child’s rest room and feeding needs before taking him or her to the nursery. A child who needs a diaper change will be taken to a parent.
2
 Arrange for your child to meet the nursery teacher before the first time he or she will attend the nursery.
10
 Arrive at the nursery promptly
3
 Arrange for your child to meet a few of the other nursery children.
11
 Reassure your child that you will come back later. Promptly return to pick up your child at the end of nursery.
4
 During the week before your child enters the nursery, say positive things about the nursery.
12
 If your child is afraid, remain in the nursery with him or her for the first few times.
5
 Take your child to see the nursery room when no one else is there.
13
 Tell the nursery teachers which classes you will be attending during nursery time so they can bring your child to you if there is a problem.
6
The day before, remind your child that nursery will start tomorrow.
14
 Inform the nursery teachers if your child has an unusual problem, such as a food allergy.
A "hidden" illness such as mild autism and such.
7
 On the first day of nursery, allow plenty of time for your child to get ready for church. Do not rush.
15
 Talk over the nursery experience with your child in a positive, warm way. Be sure to say good things about your child’s nursery class and teachers.
8
 Leave all your child’s toys at home
16
 Remember that love and patience will make the nursery a good experience for your child.