Small Steps - Guide for R Parents TransitionY1 - Flipbook - Page 4
Social and Emo琀椀onal
Readiness
For many children, the emo琀椀onal side of the transi琀椀on is more signi昀椀cant
than the academic one. Moving into Year 1 can trigger a range of feelings –
excitement about growing up, worry about unfamiliar rou琀椀nes, or
nervousness about mee琀椀ng a new teacher or facing new challenges. Your
child may not always have the words to express these emo琀椀ons, so it9s vital
to create space at home for discussion, reassurance, and emo琀椀onal
expression.
Encourage conversa琀椀ons about change:
