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.

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