Psychological Support for Children: How We Help Them Adapt

Psychological Support for Children in a Private Kindergarten

Adaptation to kindergarten is an important yet challenging stage in every child’s life. A new environment, unfamiliar people, rules, and daily routines can cause anxiety or even stress. That is why it is so important for children to feel warmth, understanding, and support from adults from the very first days. At the private kindergarten MY HORIZONS, great attention is paid to creating a safe environment where children can adapt comfortably and gradually unlock their potential.

Development of Emotional Intelligence

Emotional intelligence is the ability to understand one’s own feelings and those of others, as well as to express and manage them. For preschoolers, this is especially important, as they are just learning to recognize emotions and respond to them appropriately. At MY HORIZONS kindergarten, teachers and psychologists use special exercises and games that help children name their emotions and distinguish between “joy,” “sadness,” “anger,” or “surprise.”

The Importance of Learning Empathy

Learning empathy also plays a major role. Through fairy tales, role-playing, and team tasks, children learn to support each other, help a friend in a difficult situation, share, and wait for their turn. This work not only creates a friendly atmosphere in the group but also lays the foundation for social skills that will be valuable in the child’s future.

In addition, developing emotional intelligence fosters self-confidence. When a child knows that their feelings matter and are understood by adults, they become more open, calm, and ready to face new challenges.

Methods of Adapting Children to a Group

The first days in a new environment are always exciting and sometimes stressful. That is why gradual adaptation methods are applied at MY HORIZONS kindergarten. A child can initially attend the group for a short time accompanied by their parents, and later stay longer until they gradually get used to it. This helps reduce anxiety levels and makes the transition smoother.

An important element is psychological support from teachers. They create rituals that help children feel stability and safety: shared morning circles, familiar songs, or daily recurring games. Such predictability provides a sense of control and helps children adapt faster.

Group games are also actively used, where each child has their own role. This helps them feel part of a team, make friends quickly, and gradually integrate into the group. For more shy children, individual support methods are applied: more personal communication with the teacher and small tasks to build confidence.

Cooperation with Parents

A child’s adaptation to kindergarten is impossible without close cooperation with the family. The psychologist and teachers at MY HORIZONS kindergarten are always in touch with parents, offering advice on behavior at home, sharing observations, and helping them understand the child’s needs.

Regular consultations and meetings create a unified support system. For example, if a child experiences difficulties separating from their mother, teachers recommend small “goodbye rituals” — a hug, wishing a good day, or giving a small symbolic item the child can take with them. This provides a sense of safety and stability.

In addition, parents take part in themed workshops and meetings, where they discuss the development of emotional intelligence and parenting methods. This helps adults better understand children and, together with teachers, create an atmosphere of harmony and trust.