Tag: school readiness

Starting school can feel like a big moment for young children.For some children, the idea of going somewhere new can feel exciting. For others, it can feel scary, confusing or overwhelming. New faces, new routines, new teachers and a new environment can all feel like a lot at once.That is why simple toddler stories can be so helpful.Stories allow children to understand big feelings in a gentle way. When a child watches or listens to another child feeling nervous, going to school, meeting others and slowly realising that school can be a happy place, it can help them feel less alone.The YouTube video below shares a simple story about a child who was unsure about starting school, but then went to school, made friends and discovered that school was not as bad as they first imagined.