departments who have acknowledged best practice on several levels. Well done! Transitioning to school can evoke a range of responses from children. They will most probably be very excited and looking forward to visiting their school, however for some it may be a little overwhelming or scary. If this is the case, talk with your child’s teacher and also with your child about what school will be like. You can help by preparing your son or daughter for the differences they may encounter from their kindergarten experience, such as more regulated breaks outside, specific lunch/snack/play times, making new friends, asking to go to the toilet when they need to and managing their own belongings. And also being very positive about attending school. Please always remember that if you would like to discuss your child’s progress with their teacher do not hesitate to give them a call and make a time to sit down with them. They have had the privilege of developing a close relationship with your child and will also be able to provide you with some strategies to assist. The school will inform you of transition days which also will help to alleviate some of the concerns that your child might have. Meanwhile back at Kindergarten, Term four is always a busy term as children consolidate learning and their independence and confidence continues to grow. Kindergarten must be a place that allows- no encourages- children’s ability to make choices and build self-esteem, ready for the challenges that school will bring. Some wonderful examples of HDKA Kindergarten programs
departments who have acknowledged best practice on several levels. Well done! Transitioning to school can evoke a range of responses from children. They will most probably be very excited and looking forward to visiting their school, however for some it may be a little overwhelming or scary. If this is the case, talk with your child’s teacher and also with your child about what school will be like. You can help by preparing your son or daughter for the differences they may encounter from their kindergarten experience, such as more regulated breaks outside, specific lunch/snack/play times, making new friends, asking to go to the toilet when they need to and managing their own belongings. And also being very positive about attending school. Please always remember that if you would like to discuss your child’s progress with their teacher do not hesitate to give them a call and make a time to sit down with them. They have had the privilege of developing a close relationship with your child and will also be able to provide you with some strategies to assist. The school will inform you of transition days which also will help to alleviate some of the concerns that your child might have. Meanwhile back at Kindergarten, Term four is always a busy term as children consolidate learning and their independence and confidence continues to grow. Kindergarten must be a place that allows- no encourages- children’s ability to make choices and build self-esteem, ready for the challenges that school will bring. Some wonderful examples of HDKA Kindergarten programs