Last Updated - April 30, 2024
Starting school can be a positive experience for everyone. The more familiar children are with their new school or nursery, the quicker they will settle in. As parents, you are your child’s first teacher. Here’s a quick and easy guide to help prepare your child for starting school.
Chat: Help me to see myself as a talker who let’s adults know my ideas and when I need something
Play: help me to understand playing is fun with others when you share the toys and your ideas
Read: look at books that I like with me and talk about the pictures ( it’s OK if it’s the same book again and again)
Get to know your child’s new school
You can help to prepare your child to start school by:
Help your child to get ready for school routines
Read books about starting school with your child
There are lots of different books you can share about school. This can help your child feel prepared to start or return to school. Try to read and share one of these books and talk about how your child is feeling about starting school.
Books about starting school