Prep Transition
SCHOOL READINESS
Many parents ask,
“ What can I do to help my child be ready for the Prep year? ”
There are 4 main areas of development.
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT
Children need to be able to care for themselves in many ways because an adult is not always available to help.
It is helpful if children can:
Eat on their own.
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Use a hankie or tissue.
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Use a toilet independently.
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• Adopt a predictable morning and evening routines to maintain focus throughout the day.
Develop hand/eye coordination.
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You can assist your child's physical development by:
• Practising independence when opening and closing their lunchbox, un- wrapping food and drinking from a drink bottle or a tap.
• Talking to them about their “ playtime/recess snack ” and their “ lunch ”
• Encouraging your child to use tissues and to blow their nose when they need to
Teaching boys how to use the urinal
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Developing effective sleeping and waking up patterns.
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Primary Campus
The Lakes South Morang College Prep 2024 Transition Handbook
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