School Ready Starter Kit

The School Ready Starter Kit – FREE Download

Starting school is a big milestone, and it’s natural to wonder: Is my child ready? Will they settle? Have I done enough?

The School Ready Starter Kit brings together practical advice from Primary 1 and Reception teachers to help you understand the everyday skills that can make the transition into school easier.

Rather than focusing on academic targets, the guide looks at the foundations teachers value most - things like independence, confidence, communication, movement, play, routines and self-care.

Inside, you’ll find simple ideas to support your child with:

• building everyday independence

• developing toilet confidence

• managing lunches and snacks

• strengthening movement and coordination

• learning through play

• enjoying books and reading together

• developing the hand strength needed before writing

• building listening and social skills

• establishing helpful routines

• developing a positive growth mindset

• gentle early literacy and number ideas for children who are ready for more

  
  

There’s also a practical collection of tips teachers wish every parent knew about those first few weeks of school, working with the school and supporting your child at home.

Most importantly, the guide is designed to reassure parents that there is no perfect checklist for starting school. Children develop at different rates, and the aim is to build confidence and familiarity through simple, everyday experiences rather than pressure.

Created by Little Launchpad for families preparing for Primary 1 or Reception.

Free PDF download.