| Imagine you’re late for an important meeting, and it’s already in full swing when you have to open the door and walk in. The meeting is disrupted. People stop to look at you. You have to find an empty seat, and then you need to try to figure out what’s being discussed and what you role is. We’re all late sometimes, and in situations like that above, it can make an already stressful or nerve-wracking experience even worse. This is how children can feel when they have to enter a settled classroom. Nearly every student who comes in late wants to stop and watch through the classroom door to see what they’re going to walk in on. Being late can mean missing the morning greeting and important class time, or depending on the schedule, fun time outside with friends. Being just 10 minutes late daily equals nearly 30 hours of missed class a year! Late arrivals are also disruptive to the children who are having lessons or working, and it disrupts the overall flow of the classroom. We understand that life (and children) happens. If you are struggling with getting out the door on time, please let us know if there is anything on our end that we can do to help! |