I am confident, capable and competent

Being Independent at School

I am getting big now and I am learning to manage by myself. Here is a list of the skills we are encouraging your child to develop.

• I carry my own bag.
• I know how to unzip and zip up my bag.
• I check my hat and drink bottle are in my bag every morning
• I can open and close my lunch box and the containers inside.
• I know the foods that are good for my strong body.
• I know which food to eat at healthy eating time, at recess and which food is for lunch.
• I can easily identify my belongings because they have my name on them.
• I have input into what goes in my lunch box.
• I know it important to eat breakfast.
• I know the morning routines at school- put bag in locker, unpack belongings, sign in and choose a discovery time activity.
• I can ask a friend then a teacher for help if I need it.
• I can manage my own clothes e.g. taking off a jumper and put it in my bag.
• I can take my shoes off and put them back on when appropriate.
• I am independent at managing my toileting.
• I can manage change and I am flexible in my thinking.
• I have a happy and positive disposition towards our learning.
• I know I need a big sleep at night time.

Having Happy Goodbyes

Sometimes saying goodbye and separating in the morning can be tricky and emotional.  Attached is a document that contains some very useful tips to help support this process. Having and sticking to a plan is vital and keeping goodbyes short and this will reduce the build up of anxious feelings and keep our mornings positive and confident.