Ormiston PS - Tips and Tricks

The first day of school can bring on a lot of emotions not only for the students but for parents as well.

Here are some tips and ideas from former Kindergarten parents that will hopefully help the first day be a huge success for everyone!

“LABEL EVERYTHING with your child’s name……EVERYTHING!”

"As parents don't be too stressed out if your child cries at drop off for the first little bit, they do stop eventually!"

"Dont be afraid or ashamed to ask the teacher how your child is doing."

"Start teaching them to dress themselves and zip up their coats and backpacks."

"Write a note/draw a picture and hide it in their lunch bag, this reminds them you are thinking of them!"

"They will probably have an accident at school, even if they haven't had one since potty training, it's okay!"

"For some kids the transition is harder, that's okay. The educators are there to comfort them!"

"For lunch pack them a variety of small things that they like, that way you don't have to worry if they are eating or not!"

“Don’t worry if they are crying when you leave – they pretty much stop crying within a minute of you being gone. (it’s true)”

"Get to know the school and staff, your mind will be at ease that your child is at a great school!"

"Start talking to your child about school before September, answer any questions or concerns they might have."

“Remember to send in a change of clothes – everything including socks.”

"Visit the school yard over the summer, see where the kindergarten yard is and what the school looks like from the outside."

“Practice opening lunch containers, lunch boxes, and water bottles over the summer so that your child feels confident opening the containers on their own.”

"Ormiston staff are amazing, they will help in any way they can to make your child feel comfortable."

"Get involved at the school if you can. Join the SCC, volunteer in your child's classroom and go to school events!"

“Remember that whatever behaviour or emotion you exhibit when you drop them off will likely be mirrored by them. Don’t cry or look scared – instead smile, give them a big hug and look excited for the adventure they are about to have! If you’re excited there is a really good chance that they will be excited too!!”

“Practice putting on and taking off their shoes ahead of time so that they get used to doing it on their own.”

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