Starting school toolkit
Starting school toolkit which offers support to parents and children before school, during the first few days and over the first year.
It includes:
- A worksheet to use alongside the reading book Harry and the Dinosaur to help children prepare with parents.
- A worksheet to use alongside Usborne’s first experiences: going to school.
- A poster for helping children develop the skills to get ready to start school.
- A guide for preparing your child for school.
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