05/06/2026
🎒 Supporting Your Child’s School Readiness 🎒
Starting school is a big milestone, and we want to help make that transition as smooth, exciting, and confidence-boosting as possible for your little ones! 🌟
At Ducklings Nursery, we’ve been using the Ready Steady Reception guidance to ensure children build all the key skills they need before starting school. But you can support them at home too! Here are a few simple ways to help your child feel ready and prepared:
✅ Independence: Encourage them to dress themselves, use the toilet independently, and tidy up their things.
📚 Early Literacy: Share stories together, spot letters in everyday life, and chat about what you see around you.
✂️ Fine Motor Skills: Let them practise using scissors, holding pencils, and doing small finger movements (like threading beads).
🗣️ Communication: Ask open-ended questions, let them express their thoughts, and encourage turn-taking in conversations.
🤝 Social Skills: Practice sharing, following instructions, and playing with others to build confidence in group settings.
We want every child to start school feeling happy, secure, and ready to learn! If you’d like more ideas or have any questions about school readiness, please reach out—we’re always here to help. 💛
