Going back to school after the holidays is always a big deal – for children and their parents! But there are things you can do to get them ready to go back.
In this short video, GP and mum Dr Punam Krishan has some great advice to help you get into some good habits, including how to get organised, eating well, fitting in exercise and how to chill out.
Tips for helping your child prepare for primary school
Tip #1: Talk to them
Tip #1: Talk to them
Tip #2: Keep a routine
Tip #2: Keep a routine
Tip #3: Be excited
Tip #3: Be excited
Tip #4: Play schools
Tip #4: Play schools
Tip #5: Keep them in the know
Tip #5: Keep them in the know
Tip #6: Get them to help you get ready to go back
Tip #6: Get them to help you get ready to go back
Tip #7: Label, label, label!
Tip #7: Label, label, label!
Tip #8: Ask them what they’d like for their snack or packed lunch
Tip #8: Ask them what they’d like for their snack or packed lunch
Tip #9: Do a practice run
Tip #9: Do a practice run
Tip #10: Prepare them for the after-school routine
Tip #10: Prepare them for the after-school routine
Supporting your child
If your child seems worried about going back to school, you’ll find tips on how to reassure them on our pages on helping your child with worries about primary school and supporting your child’s mental health.