Adaptation of Children to Pre-School Environment

The thesis deals with the process of adaptation to nursery school environment. Theoretical findings are supplemented with research reflection of author's own experience with children entering a nursery school. In the theoretical part, the process of adaptation and its typical phases are described. Furthermore, determinants influencing successful adaptation are examined: teachers, parents, child's readiness, the nursery school itself. In this work, a case study is presented, based on the observation of 18 children entering the nursery school in the school year of 2016/17 and 2017/18, and interviews with parents. Based on the case study, the thesis identifies problems that may arise during adaptation. Finally, the thesis sums up practical recommendations: for parents and for nursery school teachers