Have a great school year!
Jan 30, 2018
With kids from several states back at school today, we all think of the new ones. The preppies. In my household, there was such a build up that school couldn't possibly deliver. After his first day at school, which finished at midday, my son's comment was "is that all?"
Having just read an article about preparing your child for school here, I was reminded of the surprising advice given to me by my sister-in-law ( a Prep teacher, now a Principal). I expected her to say to say to make sure he knows the alphabet and numbers or some such.
She said " Make sure he can tie his shoe laces, can recognise his school bag and can unwrap cling wrap."
So practical. How can you function with independence if you don't have basic skills? Shoe laces are easier now!
Best wishes to all, teachers, kids and parents!
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