I'm Starting Nursery: Helping Children Start Nursery (Campbell Big Steps, 3)

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The story focuses on Nathan's first day at nursery, discussing those first day nerves and the range of new emotions he experiences in a lovely age-appropriate way. The beautiful illustrations and simple 'flip-book' layout make this starting nursery book a great whole-class activity. One of the best books for nursery classes is a classic from 1947, and it tells the story of a bunny who says goodnight to all of the familiar things he sees in his room. If, after a month of consistent nursery attendance, your child is finding it difficult to use the wonderful language skills that they have, you may want to seek some guidance or help from a health visitor or GP. Have a really positive goodbye routine: it could be as simple as saying ‘I'm is going now and will be back later to pick you up.

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They’ll probably start learning letter recognition later in the academic year, but nurseries don’t expect children to know them yet.The little girl in this book has a best friend - he's The Colour Monster and he doesn't know what's going to happen - will there be animals, clouds and rainbows and is it in a spooky castle?

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As well as covering all the basics of the first few days and preparing kids for what's to come, there's also the cheering sound to press on every page. It also helps them to practise their pen control and there are activities that will help them learn their letters, numbers and shapes. It's well pitched at the 2-year-old age range and and takes your child through a typical nursery day – from hanging their coat up to playing with toys and doing paintings to having a snack (spin the wheel to change the snack! If they’re not used to spending time away from you, it’s a good idea to test the waters a couple of months before starting at nursery/pre-school – maybe get a friend or grandparent to look after them for an hour or two a couple of times a week.Written by an experienced educational consultant and featuring engaging illustrations by artist Chris Dickason. Settling-In Activities and Games- With lovely ice-breaker activities and games this resource will get the first day off to flying start. This simple and reassuring picture book lets nervous little ones know that there's lots of fun to be had at school or nursery. That continues as the boy becomes a man, and takes everything from the tree until there’s nothing left. So, if you teach children early on to be grateful for the world around them, it may benefit them later on.

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You might like to read our Top Back to Nursery Tips Blog for lots of helpful ideas to support EYFS children too! You can use the book to help teach children to share the toys at the nursery, which might help avoid some arguments at playtime. Dimitri is new at nursery, and no matter how many people (and trees) he says 'I love you' to, no one says it back.Children have big imaginations, and you can use fun role-play to help ease their anxiety or confusion. Daisy Upton shares lots of simple and accessible five-minute activities to prepare children for starting school. A great way to get your child ready for what lies ahead, and help them deal with the new routine once the Big Day comes, is to find some tried-and-tested books that walk your child through the patterns of the school day – and even get them excited for the friends they'll make and the fun things they'll learn and do.