Prep Transition
EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Children settle into school quickly and happily if they are prepared emotionally.
You can assist your child's emotional development by:
• Reassuring your child that you will be back at the end of the school day.
• Be encouraging and positive about coming to school. If we expect them to be happy and secure, they will be.
• Settle them into the room, say good - bye and leave. Please don ’ t peek through the windows. We will be in contact with you if there is a problem.
• Being on time to pick them up at the end of the school day. If you are not picking up your child, tell them and their teacher who will be collecting them.
• Encouraging them to look after their belongings. Help them by showing them where you have labelled their clothing.
• Visiting the school grounds on the weekend for a bike ride or a play on the equipment. Point out to children the buildings and places they can play.
• Developing independence by letting them carry their bag and reader bag. Remind them but do not do it for them.
• Praising your child. If you see them as successful, they will see them- selves that way.
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The Lakes South Morang College Prep 2024 Transition Handbook
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