Kindergarten 2021

Kindergarten students for 2021

The Big Day

The first day of Kindergarten is a big event in your child’s life – and that of your entire family.  To help you make the most of the day and enjoy the experience, here are some helpful tips.

The night before

• Lay out your child’s clothes, shoes and socks.

• Make your child’s morning tea and lunch and put it in the fridge.

• Help your child pack their school bag.

• Pack a spare pair of underpants, socks and a change of clothes. Let your child know these are there in case they have any toilet accidents at school.

On the day

• Be confident with your child and let them dress themselves as much

as possible.

• Tie back or plait long hair.

• Apply sunscreen and get your child to wear their hat on the way to school.

• Don’t forget to take photos.

Saying goodbye

At first, you might like to stay for a while until your child feels secure at school. When your child has settled into school, a short and reassuring goodbye encourages independence. Let them know who will pick them up at the end of the day, and make sure you or that person picks your child up on time.

Join Daisy on her first day of school. Who will she meet? What will she learn? And will she have fun?  The book shows that school can be an exciting place where anything is possible. Enjoy reading this book with your child, looking at the pictures, and talking about school together.