There is a great deal that you can do to prepare your child for school, both socially and intellectually.

Help your child to become confident in performing everyday tasks such as:-

• dressing/undressing
• using the toilet properly and washing hands
• using cutlery appropriately
• hanging up clothes
• putting shoes on the correct feet
• taking turns and sharing
• listening

Play, talk and read with your child:

• encourage questions and give explanations
• ask questions yourself
• encourage your child to recognise and use lower case letters rather than capitals
• count, collect and sort objects in everyday life
• learn colours
• listen to music
• care for pets/plants
• help at home with clearing up and putting away.

  And remember that all of these activities should be FUN!