We only have a few weeks left of this term and then after the Easter Holidays, it is the last term before the Summer. Our pre-schoolers will be getting ready to move up to Primary One.
Transitions may be slightly different this year but we will let everyone know what these will be once confirmed.
In the ECC we will begin looking to promote more independent skills with the children moving up. This is something that we also encourage Parents/Carers to do at home.
Please click on link for a ready for school checklist
Ready-for-school
If you feel your child is not yet ready to use a pen/pencil then please do not worry as there are lots of activities that will develop their fine motor skills that will make writing and drawing easier in time some of these would include;
- Threading – putting small objects through string.
- Using a straw and putting pasta through it
- Sort small objects like coins, buttons etc
- Using playdough – put in objects like cotton buds, small sticks etc
- Allow them to use tweezers to pick up small objects
Handy tips for starting P1:
- Labels with child’s name on all their belongings.
- Shoes that are easy to put on and fasten – same for gym shoes.
- Make sure your child can easily identify their belonging
- s for example; coat, bag, pencil case and lunch bag.
- Practice zipping up coat with your child.
- Practice organising belongings – if taking off coat, jumper etc to put where it is meant to go and not left laying on floor.
- Eating using a knife and fork – if packed lunches easy to open items.
- Ensuring that your child can confidently and independently go to the toilet themselves and wipe themselves clean.
This is a very exciting time for all the children and we want to prepare them as best as we can especially given the circumstances we have all faced this session.
If you need any other information please just ask a member of staff.
Maria
