Published on 17 January 2022
The thought of your little one heading off to big school in a few short weeks might be daunting and anxiety provoking. This is a major milestone for your little one, but also yourself.
Research highlights that children frame their expectations on their parent’s stories and experiences, so if we’re nervous ourselves, that will come across to our children. However, if we tell them positive and exciting stories about school and validate their emotions, they are more likely to feel assured and confident.
Education NSW have a fantastic resource for parents to assist with the tasks required in preparing for your child commencing school. This includes check list and practical ideas on how to prepare, as well as how to foster your child’s health and wellbeing. Resource can be found here Getting ready for primary school
Camden Paint the Town REaD have a Reading List with 25 books that can be borrowed from Camden libraries. The books chosen might help your little one prepare for the big milestone.
Download Booklist Here - Getting Ready for School
Often it is us the adults that might be feeling nervous or unsure how to prepare ourselves and our children for such transitions. Below is a list of helpful books and resources that assist with topics such as transitioning kids to school, lunch box ideas and how to prepare as the parent.
1- Women’s Weekly Lunch Box Vol 2 by The Australian Women’s Weekly
2- 12 ways your child can get the best out of school by Adrian Piccoli
3- A parent's survival guide to starting school: help your child sail through to big school! by Kirstine Beeley
4- Starting school: preparing your child | Raising Children Network
5- The Starting School Book by Sarah Ockwell-Smith
6- Ways to get involved with your school community
7- App Raising Healthy Minds