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Getting ready for the first year of school, from practising the journey to the first tired weeks.

Before

• Visit the school together
• Read books about starting school
• Practise the journey to school
• Practise getting dressed
• Practise using the toilet alone
• Practise opening their lunchbox
• Practise asking for help
• Label everything

Forms

• Fill in the admission forms
• Share medical needs and allergies
• Add emergency contacts
• Confirm collection arrangements
• Set up school payments

Kit

• School uniform or clothes
• School shoes
• School bag or backpack
• Water bottle
• Lunchbox
• PE clothes
• Coat

First weeks

• Keep a regular bedtime
• Calm mornings
• Talk about their day
• Allow time to rest

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