Starting school is exciting for young children and parents. It can also be a bit emotional! Most kids will settle into school easily enough, but most mums and dads will tell you that’s normal to feel a bit nervous about sending your “baby” into P1.
We’ve got some top tips from mums and dads for some fun games you can play these holidays so you can both look forward to starting school. If your child is anxious about the thought of going to school, our page on helping your child with worries about primary school has more tips.
Play school!
Game #1: Play school!
Game #1: Play school!
Game #2: Follow the leader
Game #2: Follow the leader
Game #3: Ready, steady, get dressed!
Game #3: Ready, steady, get dressed!
Game #3: Bye bye germs
Game #3: Bye bye germs
Game #4: A-TISSUE
Game #4: A-TISSUE
Game #5: Play dates!
Game #5: Play dates!
Game #6: Pencil power
Game #6: Pencil power
Game #7: Shaping up
Game #7: Shaping up
More information
- You can find more games to help your child develop on the Tiny Happy People website.
- You can find more tips for helping your child feel ready to start school on the NHSGGC website.