Here are a few tips on how you can deal with a preschool
interview while admitting your child:
First know the Preschool
Well
Every preschool has a definite set of rules and philosophy.
So when you choose to apply for the enrolment of your child at a certain
preschool, it is implied that you are aware of what the preschool stands for
and have a fair idea of its curriculum. The interview will first test on how
well you are informed about the curriculum and requirements of the preschool.
Through the interview the preschool will try to judge if you
are happy with the mode of teaching and the philosophy of the school and
whether you align with their views. This is important so as to avoid future
misunderstandings and complications.
Questions on the Child’s
Habits
The Nap Time of your Kid
This is important to know whether it aligns with that of the
school and how will you help to adjust with the changes. Is the child prone to
make fuss during sleep time and does he have any special habits or
requirements?
Activity Regimen of
the Kid
Do you practice your kid regular activity
sessions? If so, what activities do you make him do and for how long. This
helps the preschool to determine whether they need to introduce the child to an
exercise regimen or just carry forward what he is already used to doing.
Food Habits
The parents
are likely to be questioned if the kid has any definite food habits. Whether he
is allergic to certain foods and most importantly if he has a choking tendency
or whether he is a fussy eater.
Toilet Training
The school needs to know about the toilet
training of the kid. Parents are expected to present the child toilet
trained and adjust according to the school schedule. Parents would be
questioned on whether they have encouraged the kid to take frequent toilet
trips at regular intervals.
Medical Details
Questions are asked on the immunization records of the kids.
Parents are asked whether the kid has any specific medical conditions and
whether he requires special care. Then it is also asked whether the kid is
suffering from any allergies.
Finally, What your Kid
Knows
Although the preschool is entitled to teach your child but
they prefer, if your kid already knows few of the basics. Some of these
preliminary things are like shapes, colours, alphabets, numbers and sounds.
These are things that the kid is expected to be taught at home. So the
interview will test how sincere you are with your kid as it is you who would be
responsible to teach and help the kid practice what the teachers at the
preschool has taught him.
There would be questions on the manner in which you teach
your kid. Like if you make use of educational toys and books. You will be asked
on how you have aided the development of the child’s lateral thinking skills.
Whether the kid is able to follow simple instructions, his confidence levels
and the manner in which he usually responds to pressure along with how he
usually behaves with strangers and peer groups.
