Starting school is a major change in a young person's life. Some children adjust more easily than others.
Most children that come to Montessori are eager, alert, independent children that come into the classroom and immediately begin taking advantage of the materials offered. Dependent children who are encouraged to go about on their own, need time to adjust and to become independent. A child who has been the center of attention and suddenly becomes one of the group, needs time to discover his own abilities and the satisfaction that comes from individual accomplishments.
The parent's attitude toward school is of great importance during the first weeks. If you ask your child, "Do you like school?" or "Do you want to go to school?” you are implying that perhaps there is some reason he shouldn't like school or that perhaps there is some reason he shouldn’t want to go to school. Besides, he will be sure to tell you if his feelings are negative, but let it be his own idea, and not yours. If for some reason you are concerned, please call the Director and discuss the situation with her, but please try to show only positive attitudes to your child.
If your child enjoys himself and does well during school, then you should not be too concerned if he is reluctant to go into the school. Sometimes separation problems are caused by parent-child or sibling relationships and have nothing to do with school itself.
Please be reassured your child will be nurtured, guided and loved by an experienced teacher.