Preparing for school and other transitions

We have already said goodbye to some of our classroom children as they graduate from our nursery to Primary School.

At least 35 children will leave us by the end of August so to prepare them for their next big adventure we have been organising lots of school type activities such dressing up in the local school jumpers and uniforms, bringing a packed lunch in, having a water bottle and talking about school in books and display work.

We are planning a classroom group photograph which will be taken before the end of term and presented along with a book as a farewell gift.

What about the other rooms?

The Baby room's and Toddler room will also experience some changes because as space allows some of the older children in each room will spend time in the next room up so they can familiarise themselves with the staff and new room.  The time spent on transition varies according to a child's need as we have found some prefer a longer transition time (couple of days over weeks) and others prefer a very quick one.  Please do talk to the staff if you have any concerns.