Kid likes to bring things to daycare for attention

[Anonymous]

DD4 likes to bring small things daily to daycare for attention. Even though she is not the only one doing that, but she attracts quite many kids everyday upon drop off. She has brought stickers, book about chocolates, small toy car, bubbles, stuff animal and etc. Well, some are lost and some are brought back home daily. Is it okay behavior to let her to do that on an almost daily basis? She will hold it in her hand for a few hours, and she sometimes give out sticker to some kids, or blow bubbles for them to pop or just hold onto them for other kids to look at. Some of those little kids are attracted to those little things she brings & hang around her to see what she brings, and I think she likes those attention.

[Anonymous]

I think that’s sweet. If it doesn’t bother the daycare workers, then let her enjoy. I’d say her pleasure (and that of others) is well worth the trinkets that are lost.

[Anonymous]

Is it ok with the school? Our preschool prefers kids don't bring things from home, but it causes a bit of angst at home because some friends still do by sneaking it in their pockets and then showing friends so my son is always trying to bring little things. and he is upset when I say things from home stay at home (we let him bring them in the car). I agree it's sweet and it makes sense to me why they kind of want to share these things with friends! But also understand the schools perspective that it's easiest not to have a variety of different things brought from home. Personally I would just check in with the teacher! They could tell you if it's causing any issues and if not then I would just let it happen

[Anonymous]

Op here. I did not think of checking with teacher. I think I should, and thanks for suggestion. She sometimes bring home a lollipop, a tiny small car, a drawing from others, or tiny things, and teachers say they are not from daycare/teachers. I am suspicious that either litte kids sometimes trade little toys or sometimes a kid put something in her cubby for her to share. They are so cute.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is it ok with the school? Our preschool prefers kids don't bring things from home, but it causes a bit of angst at home because some friends still do by sneaking it in their pockets and then showing friends so my son is always trying to bring little things. and he is upset when I say things from home stay at home (we let him bring them in the car). I agree it's sweet and it makes sense to me why they kind of want to share these things with friends! But also understand the schools perspective that it's easiest not to have a variety of different things brought from home. Personally I would just check in with the teacher! They could tell you if it's causing any issues and if not then I would just let it happen

+1

Ours does not allow anything from home to be brought in. My kids like to bring a special toy to show their teacher at drop off, which is fine, but the teacher sends it back with me.

[Anonymous]

Anything in the Parent Handbook about items from home? In general this is a HUGE pet peeve for most daycare workers.

[Anonymous]

Most preschools with have designated days for kids to bring something to “share” in show and tell.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Op here. I did not think of checking with teacher. I think I should, and thanks for suggestion. She sometimes bring home a lollipop, a tiny small car, a drawing from others, or tiny things, and teachers say they are not from daycare/teachers. I am suspicious that either litte kids sometimes trade little toys or sometimes a kid put something in her cubby for her to share. They are so cute.

Or she's just taking something she likes, which could also be why some of her things don't come.

[Anonymous]

Our daycare seems fine with kids bringing things in. Several kids bring in their stuffed animals daily - my daughter has done that too in the past. But I agree checking with her teachers is best. I do send along a book with her for the jewish holidays which they sometimes read in class.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DD4 likes to bring small things daily to daycare for attention. Even though she is not the only one doing that, but she attracts quite many kids everyday upon drop off. She has brought stickers, book about chocolates, small toy car, bubbles, stuff animal and etc. Well, some are lost and some are brought back home daily. Is it okay behavior to let her to do that on an almost daily basis? She will hold it in her hand for a few hours, and she sometimes give out sticker to some kids, or blow bubbles for them to pop or just hold onto them for other kids to look at. Some of those little kids are attracted to those little things she brings & hang around her to see what she brings, and I think she likes those attention.

No, it isn't. If there's a show and tell day she can take something then.

[Anonymous]

We have a solid no wavering rule of no toys from home. Even the fave lovies for nap time are phased out after a couple months at school (its 18m+ kids)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DD4 likes to bring small things daily to daycare for attention. Even though she is not the only one doing that, but she attracts quite many kids everyday upon drop off. She has brought stickers, book about chocolates, small toy car, bubbles, stuff animal and etc. Well, some are lost and some are brought back home daily. Is it okay behavior to let her to do that on an almost daily basis? She will hold it in her hand for a few hours, and she sometimes give out sticker to some kids, or blow bubbles for them to pop or just hold onto them for other kids to look at. Some of those little kids are attracted to those little things she brings & hang around her to see what she brings, and I think she likes those attention.

Wait until other kids start ripping those things out of her hands for attention.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We have a solid no wavering rule of no toys from home. Even the fave lovies for nap time are phased out after a couple months at school (its 18m+ kids)

Every daycare/school is different. Lovies are definitely welcomed at our school.

[Anonymous]

Loveys for nap time only. Not toys or treats. I see other kids breaking the rules but I don't let my kids do that

[Anonymous]

You might want to start weaning her from this habit. Your child is 4 and kindergartens are less likely to be tolerant of this.