Lisa recently faced the task of helping her son transition from nursery to P1. Like many parents, she felt anxious that he wasn’t reading yet. He didn’t seem interested in letters and numbers.
Lisa wanted to encourage his desire to learn. How would she go about sparking his curiosity?
Lisa had a secret and some ideas!
Not only is she a mum, but Lisa Nettleton is also the head of the Junior School at St George’s.
Here's some of the things she did to help her son.
They played endless games of “I Spy” and encouraged him to vividly describe his observations. They sang those familiar favourite nursery rhymes together which let him practice the rhythm of language. But mostly, Lisa showed her son that the process of learning was fun! You can do that too.
Starting school is an exciting time but it can be daunting too. What can your child look forward to at St George’s?
Select the link HERE to read the full article and for a few ideas to get you started.
Check List: How Ready is your Child for Primary 1 and Starting School?
Take a look at our check list below. You may see some areas where you can support and extend your child’s skills in the coming few months leading up to starting school.
Independence Skills Manage in the toilet and wash hands Undress and dress Take care of belongings Hang up their coat Change shoes Pack and unpack a school bag Behaviour Follow instructions and listen carefully Social Skills Play well with other children Take turns in play/game situations Share with others Show empathy and care to friends Emotional Skills Cope with new situations Deal with changes in routine Separate happily from parent/carer Manage emotions when things go wrong Attention and Concentration Skills Listen to and follow a responsible adult’s instruction Persevere in an activity lasting 5 -10 minutes Manage to sit and remain in one place to finish a meal, listen to a story, etc Communication Skills Speak clearly and be understood by others
