Your child’s school trip is approaching and you are worried about letting your little one go away from you. Do not panic, here are some tips that should quickly reassure the worried parent that you are.
Your child is about to leave for a school trip with his school. If he is looking forward to participating in this excursion for several days, the same cannot be said for you. You are afraid that he will go far away from you and that he will have no bearings. But try to think positive and especially about all that it will bring to your child. Confidence building, personal development, strengthened friendships… School trips also have advantages for kids. It is therefore essential that you take it upon yourself and put aside your anxieties. Here is seven tips that can reassure you :
1- Children well supervised during school trips
Your child will leave with his classmates, his teacher or mistress and a few chaperones. It is always at least two adults, including the teacher, who must supervise the group of pupils. The children will therefore not be alone and will always be well supervised. In addition, one of the people in charge of supervision must hold the national first aid certificate, the national first aid certificate or the first aid training certificate. You should also know that for such outings to take place, the academy inspector must give his agreement. All this was not done in a hurry, rest assured!
2- If he falls ill during the stay, a doctor will come
If a student falls ill during the stay, be aware that the teacher will necessarily call a doctor. But if your child rarely gets sick, why would he be sick on this trip? Also drive out of your mind the various facts that remain rare and that will only undermine your morale.
3- He can give you news
Teachers are well aware that parents are anxious to let their toddler go and that they want to hear from them regularly. Previously, children were responsible for writing letters to their parents, which is still the case if they wish, but today, thanks to new technologies, you can have news much more quickly and regularly. Generally, thehe teachers choose to open a blog to tell the students’ days with, of course, pictures. You can surprise your child by sending him a letter or a postcard before he leaves. He will receive her as soon as she arrives. Needless to say that this attention will undoubtedly make him very happy!
4- The school trip promotes self-confidence
During these stays, the students will tackle a variety of themes anddiscover new places, ways of life, people… It’s a real chance for them. These stays are also an opportunity for the children to work on separation anxiety and thus succeed in cutting the umbilical cord. They will also allow toddlers to take responsibility and thus gain more self-confidence. If a child is poorly integrated during the school year, this may also be an opportunity for him to fit in differently. As for the parents, they will be able to find each other. What a positive!
5- If he’s in the air, think about labels
Your child is struggling to get organized at home, so what’s it going to be like once they’re alone? Don’t worry, there’s a good chance that once he’s gone, he’ll manage to fend for himself and manage his affairs on his own. Besides, he will certainly get there even better than when you are there! And if you’re really worried about him losing his stuff, invest in self-adhesive or iron-on labels to stick on your clothes. Marks Ludilabel, My Nametags, C-My Label offer them for purchase on the Internet.
6- A book to anticipate the school trip
Do not hesitate to talk with your child about his future trip before he leaves for snow or sea class. In addition to reassuring you, this will allow him not to go completely into the unknown. If you don’t know how to broach this subject or if your child is not very talkative, try to interest him through reading. On this subject there is the book Awesome ! My school goes… to snow class published by Les P’tits Bérets, (there is also a “sea class”, “on a trip to Paris”, “at Futuroscope” version), and the book Discovery class Bayard editions.
7- Know how to manage the departure of the school trip
As with any parent, goodbye will be difficult. Knotted throat, tears in the eyes… The departure will not be a moment of joy except perhaps for your child who will certainly be impatient to join the bus. However, there is a good chance that it will not be the same when he finds himself alone in his bed at night. To avoid panic attacks, remember to slip him his comforter as well as some photos in his travel bag. He will discover them when he opens his luggage and will be very happy to have them with him. This will reassure the three of you. And think about the return, it will only be better!