https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:55:34 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/in-home-to-preschool-transition#post-2270148 Fri, 21 Aug 2015 21:07:12 +0000 MrsF 2270148@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pregnantbee: So glad that things are going well! My daughter is starting preschool next month after being home with me or babysitters her whole life... I'm nervous! Keep the updates coming :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/in-home-to-preschool-transition#post-2270092 Fri, 21 Aug 2015 19:43:59 +0000 pregnantbee 2270092@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hi everyone! Here's the update. Our 3 yo has been at the new school for a week. It has probably been harder for me and DH to adapt to the new place since it means that I now have to make lunch, have breakfast at home, we both have to drive farther to get there, and there are more rules than what we were used to at the home daycare.</p> <p>That said, I think our son has LOVED it. He is busy all day with new activities every 10-30 min. all day. I have noticed that he has been exceptionally cranky in the evenings, and they have been telling us that he slept well at school. When I asked about it, they said that his naps have been 1-1.5 hours long instead of the usual 2-2.5 at the other place. Ah ha! He still very much needs naps, so now that I know that, we're going to try and put him down earlier for bed. Also, since he outgrew and was bored at daycare, I think he is extra tired in the evenings because he is much more stimulated all day long.</p> <p>He is only allowed to bring a toy or stuffed animal on Fridays now for show and tell, so he was really excited when he got to bring one today. I can't wait to hear how it went today.</p> <p>He has had a couple minor behavioral issues, such as throwing sand at a friend and throwing one of his lunch items that he didn't want to eat. I think they're both minor, though, and it's him testing his boundaries in a new environment. He has also been stubborn at home, so I think he's testing us more at home, too. Not surprised.</p> <p>If you'd all like, I can update again at the end of next week. Have a great weekend! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/in-home-to-preschool-transition#post-2264406 Sun, 16 Aug 2015 09:06:47 +0000 blackbird 2264406@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pregnantbee: let us know!!!! I have one more school to look at (a Montessori that I doubt we can afford) before I go pay her deposit </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/in-home-to-preschool-transition#post-2262622 Thu, 13 Aug 2015 13:40:55 +0000 NovBaby1112 2262622@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We will find out in September! We put M on a wait list for a preschool and thought it would take awhile but a spot opened up for the fall. She will only be going there 2 days per week though, and staying at her in home the other 3. I'm hoping it goes well, but we will see! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/in-home-to-preschool-transition#post-2262620 Thu, 13 Aug 2015 13:40:44 +0000 pregnantbee 2262620@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Following b/c we're doing that on Monday! I've been talking up the new school like crazy. I can report back. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/in-home-to-preschool-transition#post-2262610 Thu, 13 Aug 2015 13:35:19 +0000 jetsa 2262610@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Good luck! I'll be watching to see how it goes because we intend to do the same next year :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/in-home-to-preschool-transition#post-2262600 Thu, 13 Aug 2015 13:30:38 +0000 blackbird 2262600@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Talk to me about it. E's been in a small in home for 2.5 years. I found a preschool to send her to in January (she turns 3 in April). It just seems like such a big, school-y setting. So how'd it go for your LO? </p>