Transition to School
Going to school is a big step for a child. It may be that they are starting their first day of school or they may be returning following the holiday's or a short break. School is the next stage in a child's development. There are many exciting opportunities within school for children to enhance and further their learning and development.
Steps to starting school
It is important to build your child's confidence to support them with being ready for school. Children's personal, social and emotional development is particularly important as this enables them to learn, be curious and confident.
We have the following tips for you...
These tips will guide you with supporting your child's development, allowing you to identify areas for improvement, prior to starting school. Why not sit down with your child and explore the tips together:
- I am happy to be away from my parents or main carer.
- I can wash my hands independently.
- I can blow my nose independently.
- I am aware of my toileting needs and can take myself off to the toilet independently.
- I can wipe myself properly following using the toilet.
- I am able to flush the toilet unaided.
- I like interacting with other children.
- I enjoy learning about and exploring new things.
- I like to read stories and look at picture books.
- I have a good bed time routine, so I am not tired for school.
- I can share toys and take turns.
- I am able to sit still and listen for a short period of time.
- I am happy to tidy up after myself and can look after my things.
- I can follow instructions and understand the need to follow rules.
- I am able to ask for help if I don't feel well.
- I am able to use a knife, fork and spoon at meal times.
- I am able to open my lunch box independently.
- I can button and unbutton my shirt.
- I can use a zip, moving it up and down.
- I can put on my own shoes and socks.
- I enjoy making marks and have practiced holding a pencil.
- I have a wide range of vocabulary and am able to express my needs, feelings, thoughts and ideas.
- I am able to respond to boundaries.
- I am able to ask questions about the environment and my experiences.
- I initiate conversations with my peers and take into account what others have said.
- I am beginning to be able to negotiate and solve problems.
- I am able to link my own ideas to my play.
- I am able to pour my own milk or water from a jug.
- I am able to peel my banana and prepare my own fruit.
- I am interested in asking questions, in order to enhance my knowledge.
- I am able to apply my sun cream independently.
