Behold Your Little Ones: Mini lesson- Welcome to Nursery
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Welcome the new little ones into nursery with Behold Your Little Ones: Mini lesson- Welcome to Nursery. Whether they are now old enough to come, visiting, or just moving in, every new child needs to feel welcomed. Sometimes it is just introducing yourself that makes the difference. If you notice the child (or parent) struggle, ask the parents what his/her favorite thing or comfort object might be. Keep to a routine and everyone will have an easier time adjusting.
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Activity Ideas
Below are some links to Welcome Songs that you could sing. It would be fun to have a march or little dance to go with one of the songs you sing that day to welcome him or her in. Have the new person/people lead everyone around in a circle- you could even give them a small drum to bang. Then give the new child a sticker to make them feel welcome. One nursery teacher my child had would put star stickers on their shoes- it was the most exciting reward because it made their shoes so fancy (and they came off just fine).
The most important thing is to explain everything you are doing. Take a minute to explain your schedule to the child and parent. Send home the class schedule and rules with the parents so they can help with the transition too (plus those that are potty training will know the best times to come in and remind their child to try).
Latter-day Chatter has a great schedule printable plus a information sheet for the parents to fill out.
My Behold Your Little Ones Welcome printable
"We are so happy you came today!" strip- Print in color so you can quickly give a fun welcome gift to each new child. These can be used as bracelets by taping it around their wrist safely (not too tight), tape together as a headband, or tape it to their shirt. You can even include a note on the back to comfort those nervous parents about how great their child did.
The bracelet features two scripture stories- Noah’s Ark and Nephi in his family’s boat.
