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Tips for transition

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One of the best things we can do for our children is to read them story books. We have lots of books in our School Library. There are also great books in the Buncrana Library on Saint Mary's Road. Sharing stories and picture books about starting school is a great way to gently prepare your child for their first day.

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One of the best things we can do for our children is to read them story books. We have lots of books in our School Library. There are also great books in the Buncrana Library on Saint Mary's Road. Sharing stories and picture books about starting school is a great way to gently prepare your child for their first day.

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Recommended books:

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Written by Emily Guille-Marrett

Starting school is a big milestone in a child's life - not to mention a parent/carer's too! Sharing engaging stories and picture books about starting school is a great way to gently prepare your child for their first day.

My little boy Albie starts school this September, so I'm experiencing a range of emotions first hand, from excitement to nerves to curiosity. These are the picture books about starting school I am sharing with my son - I hope they help you and your little one too.

Sticker Books

Although this list is about picture books, it would be remiss not to mention sticker books. Like many children at this age, my little boy still loves stickers. Usborne's Starting School Sticker Book is a great choice for long trips during the summer holidays.

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Books about starting school | Oxford Owl

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Written by Emily Guille-Marrett Starting school is a big milestone in a child's life - not to mention a parent/carer's too! Sharing engaging stories and picture books about starting school is a great way to gently prepare your child for their first day.

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Picture books and related activities to aid transition into 'big school'

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Read by Sandra....I hope you enjoy it!!

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Relaxation script to Row your boat music. An activity that you and your child can enjoy time and time again!

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Relaxation script to Row your boat music. An activity that you and your child can enjoy time and time again!

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Sometimes we need to give our brain a rest. It’s important to give our brain a rest as it’s very busy all the time and gets tired.
Find a nice cosy spot, maybe on your sofa or your bed or maybe even on your mummy’s knee. Grab your favourite teddy or special blanket and get nice and comfy. If mummy has time she might like to snuggle in with you. Try and stay nice and still and listen to the song below. Take nice big deep breaths....who knows you might get so relaxed you fall asleep. Enjoy!

Click on the link below:
Relax with Louise

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Government resources for transition from pre-school to primary

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Resources to help parents and children get ready as early learning and childcare services and schools reopen.

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Games and ideas to develop attention and listening skills

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Activities to develop communication skills at home

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Activities to develop communication skills at home

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Tips for transition

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https://ncse.ie/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/5-NCSE-2016-Supporting-Students-final-web-27.01.16.pdf

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This editable booklet can be printed or filled electronically and taken to school in September.

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This editable booklet can be printed or filled electronically and taken to school in September.

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This information will greatly assist us in settling your child into school.

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Home Literacy Environment Checklist

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On Oxford Owl, we have lots of free activities to support your child in the early years. Here are some of our favourites.

Help your child engage with stories and develop their vocabulary with our storytelling videos.

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On Oxford Owl, we have lots of free activities to support your child in the early years. Here are some of our favourites. Help your child engage with stories and develop their vocabulary with our storytelling videos.

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We love stories in Scoil Íosagáín. Here's a really good one that makes people happy. Keep filling everyone's bucket boys and girls!!   

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We love stories in Scoil Íosagáín. Here's a really good one that makes people happy. Keep filling everyone's bucket boys and girls!!   

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The boys and girls are all familiar with this story in school. It's great to be able to share it at home too! I know you all love a good story. Enjoy!!  Sandra

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"Have You Filled a Bucket Today?" read aloud with author Carol McCloud

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Mind Up is a programme that will be a big part of your child's curriculum in Junior Infants. Based firmly on neuroscience, MindUP teaches the skills and knowledge children need to regulate their stress and emotion, form positive relationships, and act with kindness and compassion. It is an integral part of our Social Personal and Health Education (SPHE) curriculum. We are fortunate that our staff are trained in MindUP, as the skills that the children learn and practise from the programme are lifeskills that will enhance their social and emotional development and promote wellbeing. As part of the MindUP Programme you child will be taking a "Brain Break" twice every day! It's amazing how quickly the children learn to do the Brain Break and get to love doing it. Below.is a recording of one of our teachers doing a Brain Break. Why don't you try it your self!

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The children will become familiar with brain breaks as part of the SPHE curriculum in school. Twice every day, in class, the children will sit quietly, listen to the sound of a chime and the teacher's voice. The aim of the brain break is that children will learn an exercise that combines listening and breathing to calm and focus their minds. You can practise this at home too, with your child.Try to find a nice, comfortable seat where it is quiet and sit up straight so that you can breathe easily. Now just relax and listen.