Rosemary's Preschool

15/07/2024

Hi guys - if everyone completes this survey we might actually get a pool here in Carrickmacross

Surveys to assess the feasibility and demand for a proposed Swimming Pool & Leisure Complex in Carrickmacross. For more information click on this link: https://carrickmacross.ie/surveys-to-assess-the-feasibility-and-demand-for-a-proposed-swimming-pool-leisure-complex-in-carrickmacross/

03/05/2024

It's a widespread misconception that doing lots of seated academic work at a young age gives children an advantage

01/03/2023

15/02/2023

Information Session: The Access and Inclusion Model (AIM) - Online

02/12/2022

Such true sentiments 🥰

This is a lovely little reminder for us all this December ❤❤❤

[Credit: Swords & Snoodles}

07/10/2022

🌧🌧💶💶💶💶💶 FIVER FRIDAY 🌧🌧

🥳 All play sessions only €5 all day 🥳

T&C’s : You must mention this ad 😉

26/08/2022

***Have you a child starting Primary School next week?***
Pop in to any of our libraries and pick up a free guidance booklet for parents which looks at how to help your child feel safe, calm, connected and hopeful about their move to 'Big school'. Don't forget your child is also eligible for a free 'little Library Bag' containing a selection of wonderful stories about starting school, so if you haven't already collected yours there's still time!

25/08/2022

This made me laugh 😂

GO BEYOND THE HOSE

24/08/2022

Have you a little one starting school or preschool this September?

Remember the most important thing for children at times of transition is our calm reassuring presence. We can validate their feelings by acknowledging any big emotions without judgement or expectation about what they ‘should’ be feeling. Just listening to their feelings helps, as the fear of separation that they feel is very real to them. Your connection with your child is the most important support you can give!

But as we lead up to school start, we can also put in place some rituals which can help at times of separation. Here are three small but very effective ways to support those who might struggle a little with separation anxiety.

Matching Love Hearts:

Draw a little heart on your wrist, and a matching one on theirs. If they are missing you during the day, or just feel the need to connect with you, they put their fingers on the little heart. They will feel their pulse, like a reassuring heartbeat, when they touch their wrist. Let them know that you will press your love heart if you are missing them. You can also add a spray of your perfume or aftershave to their wrist, as another little connection to you.

Pebble in my Pocket:

Find two very similar pebbles, gem-stones or crystals. You keep one in your pocket and the child keeps the other in their pocket. Tell them that any time they feel a little nervous or are missing you they give their pebble a little squeeze. It is a very concrete reminder of their connection to you. [Some alternatives to a pebble that they might like to keep in their pocket are a little photo of mum/dad/family, or a hankie with your perfume/aftershave on it]

Worries in My Pocket:

Talk to your child about any worries they have about starting school. Write the worries down on pieces of paper. Then you put the pieces of paper in your pocket. Tell your child you are going to carry their worries for the day while they are in school, so they don’t have to carry them alone. This can really help to ease any fears they may have.

I would love to hear if you have any other tips that have worked for you in the past.

Best of luck everyone!

06/07/2022

What's your plans for Wednesday morning?
Here's ours:
Stories, Fun, Songs, Fun, Games, Fun, Bubbles, Fun, Building Blocks and finally more FUN! Join us on the green outside Carrickmacross library as we celebrate National Play Week with a Teddy Bear Picnic for children of all ages. No booking required.
(Weather Forecast tells us it'll be dry so fingers crossed!!!)

Monaghan County Council