How to Help Your Child Prepare for School

  •        Talk about school with your child. Discuss positive experiences that are waiting for him or her.
  •        Visit the preschool playground during the summer before school starts.  If the building is open, practice using the bathrooms in the preschool classroom.
  •        Listen to your child. Discuss concerns that he or she is expressing. Encourage your child and be reassuring. 
  •        Establish good routines for eating and sleeping. 
  •        In a light-hearted way, consider discussing and practicing in advance how you will give a hug, high five and say goodbye each day (and mention that even if there are some tears you’re going to leave them with their teachers, knowing confidently that they’ll be fine and do great).
  •        Establish a good communication link with your child’s teacher so that you are informed about your child’s progress.
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