The First Day

 

As wonderful as this new experience may be, it can also be quite stressful for a young child. We have provided a few suggestions for assisting your child during this time:

 

• Prepare your child for the new school experience by explaining to him/her what s/he can expect. 

• Convey a positive attitude - young children are aware of your feelings. 

• Maintain a clear good-bye routine. This may include warning your child you are leaving in 3 minutes, a kiss and hug, or a wave from the window. Once you tell your child you are leaving, it is important to follow through. Extending the good-bye with "Ok, just one more kiss, and then “I really, really have to go” tends to heighten anxiety rather than relieve it. Avoid sneaking out, this seems to encourage children to become less trusting, and makes the second day of school even harder. 

 

What to Bring

 

• Large sized bag - named

• A broad-brimmed hat – named

• Healthy lunch and two snacks – in named lunch box

• Drink bottle filled with WATER ONLY - named

• Two flat sheets - named (cot sheets are ideal)

• Sheet bag - named (pillow cases are a great alternative)

• Spare set of clothes – named, in a plastic bag

• Box of tissues

• 3 X 21g ‘Bostik’ brand ‘GluStik’

• 2 packets ‘Crayola’ brand – broad line, washable markers