DS1 started kindergarten this week. He is young, as his 4th birthday isn't until November. However, he is not foreign to the school routine since he's been in a preschool program since 21 months. Like preschool, KG is only half day mornings but it is 5 days per week - which is a big change, plus he's been home with me and DS2 all summer. He cries all morning about going to school right up until the teacher leads him into the classroom. I haven't had the opportunity to discuss his classroom behaviour since school started (only 5 days ago). Since school started, he is waking very early in the morning, and gets home so geared up that he won't settle for nap. I'm quite sure that the sleep deprivation isn't making this adjustment any easier on him. Any tips on how to help him out? (and me?) How long would you wait until considering a different program eg. Montessori (small class sizes, more one-on-one). P.S. I've tried just sitting and talking about his feelings about school but he refuses to talk about anything. He knows that DS2 is at preschool so there is no concern that he is 'missing out' on stuff with the two of us. Not sure what else will help.
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