BACK TO/STARTING SCHOOL TIPS- Talk to your child frequently about going to school and what to expect.
– Cross days off on your calendar.
– Create a new morning routine and practice during the weeks leading up to the first day of school.
– Take multiple tours of the school, and take pictures while you’re there.
– Create a daily school schedule for your child to follow.
– Have your child meet their new teacher if they can!
– Take your child’s favourite toy/sensory item to school.
– Walk through emergency procedures and quiet area locations.
Go into the school a day prior to locate desk, bag area etc.
Head to the school playground during holidays/weekends to have a play.
– Have pictures of all relevant school staff to help with familiarization.
– Ensure that lunchbox items are in easy to open packages and easily accessible.
– Walk through emergency procedures and quiet area locations.
– Develop a communication passport to give to the teacher, this will act as a guide to the child.