08/23/2025
It’s back to school season and I’ve been busy busy preparing my brand new classroom for my very own group of PreK kiddos! It’s time for new routines, little backpacks, and BIG feelings. ❤️
As a PreK teacher, there’s one thing I hope every parent remembers right now:
👉 Your child is capable.
Yes, even if it takes longer.
Yes, even if it’s messy.
Yes, even if it means things aren’t done “perfectly.”
In PreK, we work hard to build independence — not because we don’t want to help, but because we know what a gift it is when a child learns:
🌱 I can do it myself.
🌱 I can try again.
🌱 I can figure things out.
At school, that might look like:
🎒 Zipping their own backpack
🧽 Cleaning up a spill they made
👨🏽🤝👨🏼 Choosing how to solve a problem with a friend
At home, it can look like:
🫗 Pouring their own water (even if it spills)
👟 Putting on their own shoes
🍌 Helping prep a snack, even if it gets messy
Hands-on experiences are how young children learn best — not just academics, but confidence, resilience, and a love of learning. It sets them up for successful future learning in school and beyond. ✨
So the next time your child says, “I want to do it myself!”
Take a deep breath.
Step back.
And let them.
You will get the gift of watching them grow before your eyes. 💚
