Suggestions for Parents in Transitioning their Children into the School Environment

To ease the transition to school here are a few suggestions for parents. . Talk with and read to your child.. Build a happy attitude toward school.. Teach your child safety rules (street, strangers, etc.).. Encourage your child to dress independently.. Let your child make decisions at home.. Encourage your child to pick up toys, etc.. See that your child eats well and gets enough sleep.. Let your child play with other children of the same age.. Encourage naming shapes, colors, sizes, pictures and things in the environment.. Give your child a sense of security and love.. Encourage your child to take care of toilet needs.. Help your child learn to follow directions.. Acknowledge your child's attempts to perform a task in order to build self-confidence.. Teach your child his/her full name.. Discuss with the teacher any conditions which may hinder your child's progress in school..