Tips for preparing your child for school
How to support your child through Transition over the holiday break
To support your child through the transition, below are a few things you can focus on over the holiday break:
- Organise play dates with other students in your child's class so they can begin to form relationships and become familiar with their peers.
- Join the WhatsApp group.
- Teach your child how to open and close their lunch box, containers and various packages they might have in their lunch box.
- Have your child try on their new uniform and practise getting dressed for school.
- Go through the Prep checklist to make sure your child knows what they need to bring to school each day.
- Show your child how to pack their school bag.
- Drive past and around the school with your child to familiarise them with the area.