RISE NI TOP TIPS to help to
RISE NI TOP TIPS to help to
RISE NI TOP TIPS to help to
RISE NI TOP TIPS to help to
get your child ready for
get your child ready for
get your child ready for
get your child ready for
nursery / preschool
nursery / preschool
nursery / preschool
nursery / preschool
It is nearly time to start school! Here are some things you can
It is nearly time to start school! Here are some things you can
It is nearly time to start school! Here are some things you can
It is nearly time to start school! Here are some things you can
practise at home to help you get ready for school.
practise at home to help you get ready for school.
practise at home to help you get ready for school.
practise at home to help you get ready for school.
Starting school is a very exciting step in a child's life yet may be
stressful for some children and their parents. This leaflet aims to
reassure and inform you of some simple and fun everyday activities to
support your child so that they can start school healthy, happy, active,
curious and sociable.
Help me develop my
talking and listening
skills
I can wash and dry my
hands.•I can wipe my
nose.•I can put on/
fasten mycoat and
shoes.•I can use the
toilet.•I am learning to
dress/undress -this
will help me change
for PE.•I am happy to
be away frommy
* I can talk about my ideas, needs and
feelings.
* I can ask a grown-up for help.
* I can follow simple instructions.
* I join in games and activities with other
people.
* I can share and take turns.
Help me develop my physical skills
Help me develop my physical skills
Help me develop my physical skills
Help me develop my physical skills
* Activates your child's brain so they
are ready to learn
* Can help reduce screen time
* Encourage your child to get active indoors or outdoors,
e.g. tag; ball games; obstacle course with cushions on the
floor; crawling under furniture; old bed sheets to build a tent;
family walks
* Increase your child's (and your own) fitness and gross
motor skills
Help me do things for myself
I can use the toilet.
I can wash and dry my hands.
I can wipe my nose.
I can put on/fasten my coat and shoes.
I am learning to dress/undress -this will help me change for PE.
I am happy to be away from my parents or carers. I know they will be
back soon.
I can use a spoon, knife and fork.•
I can open my lunch box as well as the wrappers and packaging.
I can drink from a water bottle, carton or open cup.