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Starting school is a big step for you and your child to take and you can make it an exciting and happy one by encouraging your child to look forward to it and preparing them in different ways. You are your child’s first teacher and your support throughout their school life is an invaluable part of their continued learning.
Starting school is a big step for you and your child to take and you can make it an exciting and happy one by encouraging your child to look forward to it and preparing them in different ways. You are your child’s first teacher and your support throughout their school life is an invaluable part of their continued learning.
Here are a few ways you can encourage your child to be ready for school:
Here are a few ways you can encourage your child to be ready for school:
Encourage your child to dress/undress independently - practising with uniform and PE kit. (Can they turn their t-shirt/trousers the right way round when they have taken it off?)
Teach your child to zip up or fasten their coat.
Encourage your child to go to the toilet, wash and dry their hands independently.
Teach them to blow their nose with a tissue.
Encourage them to sit at the table properly and use a knife and fork - try to introduce different types of food.
Encourage your child to practise walking across the kitchen with a large plastic plate or small tray in both hands (as they will be doing in school with their school dinner)
Teach your child that ‘no’ means no.
Help your child to develop good listening skills and be able to focus when following instructions.
Help your child become comfortable and confident away from you. Reassure them that there will be other adults to support and comfort them.
Encourage your child to carry their own bag and coat when you go out and about.
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