Getting ready for starting school tips.

 

As we are getting close to the end of the Kindergarten year following your child’s interview with the Kindy teacher take home your child’s portfolio with you and look at it together with your child.  Notice how they have represented what they know and have built on their knowledge:  represented through  drawings, art work, constructions and documented conversations in the play based environment.  Talk with them and compare this to what they might be doing at school.

The most important thing you can do for your child when beginning school is to be involved with the school and your child’s learning as much as you can.  Talk to the teacher and trust in their knowledge and experience, but advocate when you feel strongly on an issue.

 Listen to your child and how they are feeling before starting school and after the first day.

Don’t put any pressure on them or compare your child to others, as they are all unique and will find their way with your unconditional support and....

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don’t forget to be brave, have fun, laugh, breathe and encourage your child to do the sameJ

 

Kidscreative.