The girl did not go to kindergarten. She sat with her mother, grandmother, or nanny. At home, in a familiar environment. Now she has gone to school. What awaits her? Differences from peers who have gone through kindergarten will be. But not always bad. We tell about the pros, cons, and how to help your daughter adapt. Pros: independence and attachment Such girls are often more attached to their family. They value home comfort, respect their parents. They may be more persevering: there are many distracting factors in kindergarten, fewer at home. Often better developed speech, because they were spoken to one-on-one (not to 20 children). They may be more creative, as they were not "pushed" into kindergarten activities. They do not catch mass infections (measles, ARVI) — their immune system may be stronger. Cons: socialization The main drawback is the inability to communicate with other children. The girl may not know the rules: how to make friends, how to ask for a toy, how to yield. She may be afraid of other children (especially aggressive ones). She may be egocentric: she is used to getting all the attention. In kindergarten, children learn to negotiate, wait in line, lose. A home child does not know this. Difficulties in the group: she does not understand when she can speak, when she needs to be silent. She may be an outcast or, conversely, a leader. Adaptation in school The first six months to a year will be difficult. The girl may cry in the morning, complain about animals, not want to go. This is normal. Parents need: to get acquainted with future classmates (on the playground). Play role-playing games "school", "store", where you need to communicate. Do not spare time for discussing school situations ("What would you do if..."). Praise for any attempts to make friends. Important: do not pressure, do not demand "quickly make friends". Speech and knowledge Speech is often better in "home" children than in kindergarten children. But there may be problems with disc ... Read more