ESPAÑOLThe start of the school session is a time when a child experiences a range of different emotions and these need to be processed carefully to ensure a smooth transition. Some children thrive with the new school environment, learning new academic skills and trying to establish new relationships with their peers, while other children will need extra support to settle in.
For some children, they will feel proud to be a big kid. For others, the start of school can be a mix of stress, anxiety and nervousness. It is normal for children to fear the unknown and experience stress about leaving the secure and nurturing home environment or preschool.
Your child will inevitably have some questions or concerns about starting school. Although it is tempting to quickly reassure them and move on, it is important to let your child know that their worries have been heard. Talk about what your child can expect when starting school and be calm, reassuring and positive with them. A child’s fears will arise from not knowing, therefore discuss the new things that will happen and reassure them. Let your child know it is normal to feel happy, sad, excited, scared or worried. It is important to normalize their feelings by explaining that starting something new can feel scary and lots of people feel this way.
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