Published on 23 January 2023
Is your child starting Kindergarten in 2023?
Starting big school is an exciting and significant transition for children. Helping your little one prepare can build their confidence for when the big day comes, as well as your confidence too. Transition to school programs support children to build social and emotional development, understanding and following instructions and cooperating with others. COVID-19 has caused disruption to children's lives for the past 2 years - impacting development of social skills and independence. This proves transition to school programs are more needed than ever.
Department of Education have a range of resources to help parents and children get ready for this
- Getting ready for primary school – a school readiness checklist, useful preparation activities and information about what to expect at school.
- Let’s go to school – an activity book for children and parents about going to school.
- Starting school – information on when children should start school, orientation day and helping your child get ready.
- Starting School Guides - resources to help your child get prepared for the next stage of their school journey.
The Camden Paint The Town REaD committee have put together a book list, with books that can be borrowed from Camden, Narellan and Oran Park libraries, to help prepare your little one for big school. Reading with children about new milestones and development can help normalise uncomfortable feelings and prepare them for the new adventure.