Starting school is a big change for a child. Helping your child to understand what is happening can reduce stress and fear on their part. Many children will be excited to start school and making sure they know what will happen on the first day is important. Be positive and enthusiastic – your child is more likely to look forward to starting school if you’re positive about it. There are many skills your child needs in preparation to become a confident learner when they begin school.
What is school readiness?
School Readiness refers to whether a child is ready to make an easy and successful transition to school.
Why is it important?
The development of school readiness skills allows school teachers to expand and further develop a child’s academic, social and emotional skills.
Is my child ready for school?
School readiness in children include many different skills and behaviours, such as
- SOCIAL skills
- EMOTIONAL maturity
- LANGUAGE skills
- COGNITIVE skills
- PHYSICAL health
- INDEPENDENCE
