Preparing for school  

Over the summer there are a few things you might like to do to help your child settle into school, such as:

• Encourage them to put on/ take off their own coats and do the fastenings.  (Velcro fastenings would be good.) 
  

• Dress and undress independently, this includes putting on or taking off shoes

• Share toys and games

• Respecting and taking care of books and toys 

• Going to the toilet independently and washing their hands. (boys urinals)

• Playing simple board games, to get them used to counting. 

• Encourage them to tidy away toys after they have finished.

• Teach your child names of basic colours 

• Counting every day objects.  (Magnetic numbers on fridge)

• Singing nursery rhymes and simple counting songs 

• Sharing a book or story with them 

• Helping them with pencil/scissor control. Colouring in or how to hold a pair of scissors

• You could also help them to start to write or recognising their name 

• Also help your child to pack/unpack their own lunch box as this will be expected at school