Do dress up days leading up to school, dress in uniform, play with new school bag etc all the time acting excited not nervous – that means you mum!!!

Take him to school over the holidays (if you can) and have a play in the playground, walk around the area and point things out like there is your classroom, the toilets etc

Hi there, the best thing to do is dont stress about what he or she does or doesnt know already, I had my son start prep in 2014 he is going to be in grade one next year. We were concerned that he didnt know as much as the others he also had selective mutism in the school settting. Well turns out prep was the best thing that could of ever happened to him and he has came along in leaps and bounds. He had great teachers and learnt more than i could of dreamed possible.
My suggestions would be to go play in the school playground with him so he feels happy and relaxed in the school grounds before school starts. Also make it fun to go shopping for the school uniform (shoes, undies, socks, lunch box treats etc if you already have the uniform). If you already know some of the other mums from the class organised a playdate or two. Also try reading a small simple book to him every night as that will most likely be the homework they get.

Prior to when your son starts, I found with my kids we had practice school days at home. Set up a day where he can put on his uniform, pack his lunch, sit outside to have lunch. Then have a rest after lunch time. Do this for a couple of days, do drawings with him, and let him take the drawings to the fridge to put a drawing on the fridge. Show him it is exciting. Set up the coffee table to be the desk, make it exciting for him. He will then have a great transition. xxx dee good lucl

Elect your son pick out he’s own lunch box and drink bottle
Have containers he can use for snacks which he can open with out much help.
Talk to him about the reason why we wear a uniform and what it means to be part of he’s school community.
Let him know it’s ok to ask for help if he is by sure what he’s meant to do.
Also remind him that tou will be ther at the end of the day to pick him up and show him where (walk there together) so he knows where to find you.
I know it doesn’t seem like much but this are important things as if he doesn’t like he’s lunch box or can’t open he’s containers he won’t eat, or even enjoy having he’s lunch.
And to make sure he knows where to find you cod once school bell goes and children are every where he may get a bit lost or confused on where to go.

just remind him of how much fun he is going to have and all the cool big boy things is will be doing, and playing with and making new friends. maybe he has some of his kinder friends starting with him. also take him shopping for all his big boy school stuff he will like being apart of everything and let him pick his new lunch box, bag ect.

Visit the school as much as you can. Ie, play in the playground on weekends, point out exciting features, etc.

Remember to be upbeat whenever talking about school.

Remind them of how proud you are they that are growing up so wonderfully.

Go to information and orientation sessions if possible. Meet the staff at the school. Also if you have the time, Primary schools live and die by their parent volunteers, working bees, reading helpers etc. I’m Mummy to a lively toddler and a secondary teacher since 2003. I’ve also done relief teaching at my local primary school and I’ve observed that the teachers do the best they can to make the first year of school as hassle free as possible for children and their parents.

Talk about school like it’s going to be an adventure if your son is adventurous. If he is the thinker tell him about all the things he can learn. ETC. Buy him his lunch box and school bag and practice with him, show him what they will be used for, sometimes kids don’t connect the dots. Be a brave mum most of all xx

Do you mean primary school or infant school. If your child is starting infant school, the teachers are very well trained in helping new children, plus tell your child all the goods things about school, meeting new friends and playing with them, drawing, listening to stories and reassure them you will be there when school finishes.

As a Mum and teacher, I would advise that the best way of making a smooth start for your child starting school is to bring him/her into the classroom, stay around long enough to get everything settled and sorted, then say goodbye after a hug. The longer you prolong the goodbye, the harder it is all round & an emotional habit is established.

take advantage of the schools orientation programs that way you and your child will be familiar with the school and hopefully will have made some new friends before the new school year starts. try to keep your emotions in check especially infront of your child ( i know its hard).. try to stay calm and remember its a milestone – so enjoy

Explain he is not allowed to leave the school, one of the preps in my sons grade thought he was allowed to walk home. Also see that he has at least one little playmate, if he hasn’t from kinder find a like minded mum.

Make sure he understands not to eat all his lunch at once lol one of mine did that the first day, making sure you get to school on time, definately making sure he can open all the things you put in his lunch box

Looks like a lot of great suggestions so far. Also make sure you label everything.

all you can do is try to be calm and confident yourself so they dont see how nervous you are, they feed off our emotions so pretend you are excited and happy with no worries about them going, talk to friends or relatives about your concerns never let your child hear you air these concerns it will put doubt and fear into him. my first ran off without saying goodbye and i had to follow her and remind her that parents had to take preps to their classroom at least on the first day, she thought she was suddenly miss independent and has been ever since.

Let him pick his own school bag. It makes it a little bit more exciting for him.

Spend plenty of time at the school itself, wait til school’s out, take him for walks/scoot/bike there and play in the playground or field with him. Look for interesting corners and cubby holes to hide in, look for the best climbing tree and all the things boys love. This will help him feel familiar when he goes to school and he can show his new friends all his secret places, they’ll think he’s awesome! If he already knows kids who’ll be in his class then make sure they spend time together in the hols before he starts. If he doesn’t know anyone, find the school facebook page or similar and see if you can find other mums who’s kids are starting at the same time. Get together for playdates and coffee beforehand! He’s gonna love it!

oh,time goes by!nowasays they have orientation day,to get to know the teacher,ther other kids starting in the same class as him.of course he will feel you,how you feel about it all,so I say,try,try n try again to have a positive feeling about this great new achievement,he will be feeling a mixture of pride(school pencils ect)and becoming a big boy,so plenty of cuddles,long talks,story telling,a whole new start for your little man.you never mentioned whether you have others at school or home.what a clever,brave,strong little boy,all the best with it all.

The school will have orientation days that will help him get familiar with the school and teachers. Apart from that I found that everything else took care of itself. The less talk about it the better in my opinion, and as a teacher who has taught prep many times, its usually us the parent who is more nervous ( I include myself in this too!!) than the kids. He will love it, its the beginning of new chapter for them.