Making the Transition to Big School Easier for Families
Starting school is a significant milestone, not just for children, but for parents too. We understand it’s a time filled with excitement and sometimes a little uncertainty. This webinar, led by one of Australia’s leading parenting experts (and mum of three ‘Big Schoolers’), Dr. Kaylene Henderson, provided practical tips to ease your child’s transition into prep, ensuring they felt confident and ready to take on the exciting new world of school.
Key Takeaways: Practical Tips for Parents
Understanding the importance of parental readiness, the event offered expert insights on:
- Tips to build familiarity with what’s to come.
- Advice on which tasks and tricky situations to practise and prepare your child for, ahead of time.
- Building social skills so that they’re better able to make friends and join in with new groups.
- Preparing your child emotionally for their new environment.
- How to help your child feel confident on their first day.
- Tips for fostering a resilient approach to learning so that they’re set to succeed at ‘big school’.
“Dr. Kaylene’s tips made all the difference for us. Her advice on how to prepare, especially for those inevitable social challenges, led us to practice some specific social skills that helped our daughter settle in smoothly.”
– Michael, Parent of Prep Student
“We’ve been using camp aus for a few weeks now for my 4yo who has started to attend kindy. Shes loved the experience, does before school 3 days a week and is always excited to wake up and go. She was in daycare before and every day was a struggle and scream of not wanting to go. We haven’t had a single day like that since starting OSHC”
– Parent
“We love camp Australia! I have my little preppy girl there this year. She has felt so welcomed & at home with the wonderful team at Somerville Campus! Especially for only starting school this year & being a bit nervous, my daughter has loved it!”
– Parent
Helpful Resources
Looking for more tips and guidance? We’ve got you covered with these resources:
“A Dose of School Readiness” by Dr. Kaylene Henderson helps parents prepare their child for school success with practical tips on social, emotional, and behavioral readiness. This Pack includes a video, checklist, tip sheet, and story template to foster resilience and a love of learning, ensuring a confident start to school.
Code: CampAusBigSchool10
Ready to Join Us?
Make sure you don’t miss this valuable opportunity to support your child’s transition to school.
Our Expert Speaker
Dr Kaylene Henderson is a highly experienced and trusted Child Psychiatrist who has dedicated her career to helping all who live, love and work with our 0-12’s. Often praised for the warm and relatable way in which she translates research into practical tips, Dr Kaylene has long been one of Australia’s leading parenting experts as well as a highly regarded training provider for primary teachers and early years educators.