Is your little one starting school this year?

It's a big step for them, & for you. This course, by a reception class teacher, will guide you through how to prepare, practically and emotionally, and what to expect, so you both feel relaxed and ready to start school.

  • School readiness

    What skills your child needs, and what you don't need to worry about. How to prepare them for their first day.

  • Expectations

    What to expect the first day, the first week, the first term. What your little one will be learning, and how you can support them at home.

  • Drop them off with confidence

    Tips to support transition to school, drops offs, and overcoming difficulties. Plus space to reflect on your emotions and worries.

Course curriculum

    1. Welcome!

    2. How to use this course

    3. Before we begin...

    1. Chilled for your child

    2. Chilled for you

    3. Individual needs

    1. Intro to Readiness skills - learning

    2. Play

    3. Reading

    4. Writing

    5. Maths

    1. Introduction to Readiness skills: self care

    2. Asking for help

    3. Dressing

    4. Toileting

    5. Wiping nose

    6. Eating

    1. Introduction to Transition support

    2. Preparing them

    3. First day

    4. Parting and greeting

    5. Overcoming difficulties with transition

    6. Individual needs

    1. First day, week, term

    2. Classroom & learning

    3. Behaviour

About this course

  • £27.00
  • 41 lessons
  • 0 hours of video content

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Instructor

Cathy Williams

I’m Cathy, Chilled Mama. I help people, particularly parents, to relax and follow their own path in life. I have five children, who are mostly grown ups now. I’m a single parent and I like walking in the woods, reading, and drinking tea. I am a parenting practitioner, doula, perinatal educator and trainer, with over two decades of supporting families, both as an independent, and as an early years teacher, manager of a Sure Start children's centre, volunteer with bump, baby, and children's groups and charities. I am also a labyrinth facilitator and Shinrin Yoku guide (forest bathing). I use these tools and skills in my own life, and with my clients. I’d love to hear from you! [email protected]

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