Children in our nursery are about to start school, but I feel we could have better prepared them. Can you give some ideas for future years?
Transitions are stressful for children and parents, so start the process early. Make links with your feeder schools and form relationships with the reception teachers. Invite them to visit so they become a familiar face. They can read to the children and bring older children to visit, and might invite you to their classrooms too. This helps prepare the children for reception class routines such as undressing for PE, writing their names, lining up and learning how to manage lunchtime independently.
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