Free Course: School Readiness
Funded by Innovate UK
We know that starting school can feel like a big challenge for children and parents. There are lots of skills we need to use, from practical skills like using a knife and fork, to social skills like asking for help.
Use our resources below to help prepare your child for the big day.
Episode: Well Done Everyone!
Watch the episode below with your child, and then please look at our resources below for worksheets, activities and tips.
Resources
Physical Skills
Practical skills like washing hands, using a knife & fork and getting dressed are all important when starting school.
Expert Tips
Maddie, our school play expert talks through the key physical skills useful for children starting school.
Actvities & Worksheets
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Download our worksheet full of tips and activities to help your child develop their physical skills
Social Skills
More then just making friends, social skills include kind words, turn taking and much more. Have fun with your little one practicing some of these at home.
Expert Tips
Raoul, our behaviour expert talks through the key social skills useful for children starting school.
Emma, our Clinical Lead discusses tips on how to encourage and promote your child's passions.
Actvities & Worksheets
Download our worksheet full of tips and activities to help your child develop their social skills
Emotional Skills
Starting school is a big step and getting ready emotionally is really important.
Expert Tips
Emma, our Clincial Lead talks through the key emotional skills useful for children starting school.
In this video Emma, discusses ways in which to talk about and manage failure with young children.
Actvities & Worksheets
Download our worksheet full of tips & activities to help your child develop their emotional skills.
Home Learning Skills
Sometimes we have to do most our learning from home instead of from the classroom. This can feel tough for parents but there are loads of fun and easy activities you can try at home to help children learn.
Expert Tips
Emma, our Clincial Lead talks through some key tips to help with home learning.
Actvities & Worksheets
Download our worksheet full of activites to help your child develop their home learning skills.