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Tips for Families

Talk about school with your child
Be positive and enthusiastic
Encourage questions and answer honestly
Show confidence that school will be a good, safe place
Make sure your child understands the teacher will always be there to help
Plan and get ready for school together
Count down the days until school starts
Arrange a visit to the new school with your child (many schools offer tours for incoming families)
Sign and organize the documents you need to bring to school
Make sure your child gets plenty of rest before the first day of school
Provide a healthy breakfast
Be patient and offer continual reassurance

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Talk about school with your child