https://padlet.com/akp2/16cw1fj7ylmqmhyi Pls include the names of the members who are present. en-us 2022-07-25 00:52:07 UTC 2022-07-26 01:35:53 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f6b8.png https://padlet.com/akp2/16cw1fj7ylmqmhyi/wish/2249571437 1. Educators can have frequent communications & interaction 
2. Educators can be proactive in helping parents 
3. Educators can invite Primary school teachers to help them understand the child better and discuss any strategies to support the child
4. Provide opportunities to learning experiences that are familiar but challenging for the child
5. Familiarise experiences such as routines so that the children feel safe and have a sense of stability

]]> 2022-07-26 01:07:30 UTC https://padlet.com/akp2/16cw1fj7ylmqmhyi/wish/2249571437 https://padlet.com/akp2/16cw1fj7ylmqmhyi/wish/2249574323 Educator can explain to parents how the school works, such as the various routines , so that the parents are able to communicate these to their child and tell them about what to expect in school. This helps the child to 
feel more at ease about the environment and routines.]]> 2022-07-26 01:11:12 UTC https://padlet.com/akp2/16cw1fj7ylmqmhyi/wish/2249574323 https://padlet.com/akp2/16cw1fj7ylmqmhyi/wish/2249574771 Check up on the child regularly with the parents]]> 2022-07-26 01:11:47 UTC https://padlet.com/akp2/16cw1fj7ylmqmhyi/wish/2249574771 s10202907 https://padlet.com/akp2/16cw1fj7ylmqmhyi/wish/2249577838 Educators can guide parents on how the child should accept others opinions and take turns to validate each other’s presence. ]]> 2022-07-26 01:16:22 UTC https://padlet.com/akp2/16cw1fj7ylmqmhyi/wish/2249577838 s102027681 https://padlet.com/akp2/16cw1fj7ylmqmhyi/wish/2249578511 communicate with the parents about what to expect for their child to transit to primary school]]> 2022-07-26 01:17:24 UTC https://padlet.com/akp2/16cw1fj7ylmqmhyi/wish/2249578511 s10202907 https://padlet.com/akp2/16cw1fj7ylmqmhyi/wish/2249579039 Educators can provide a book of practice worksheets that may be done in primary school lessons as a kickstart to let them know how it is like. Parents are to guide them through and help them understand how is school work like.]]> 2022-07-26 01:18:06 UTC https://padlet.com/akp2/16cw1fj7ylmqmhyi/wish/2249579039 https://padlet.com/akp2/16cw1fj7ylmqmhyi/wish/2249579195 Educators can brief parents on certain social situations which the child may need support for. For instance, recess where the child has spare to time to make friends and bond with their classmates. Educators can then share pointers such as, having parents to roleplay with the said child while he is at home (e.g. child is playing with blocks and ask them for permission to play together and share). By doing so, the child will be able to learn basic social skills essential to relate to friends and maintain friendships.]]> 2022-07-26 01:18:21 UTC https://padlet.com/akp2/16cw1fj7ylmqmhyi/wish/2249579195 s102027681 https://padlet.com/akp2/16cw1fj7ylmqmhyi/wish/2249579786 preschool can collaborate with primary schools to brief parents and children on what to expect]]> 2022-07-26 01:19:06 UTC https://padlet.com/akp2/16cw1fj7ylmqmhyi/wish/2249579786 https://padlet.com/akp2/16cw1fj7ylmqmhyi/wish/2249580237 Teachers can reassure parents by explaining how the preschool has prepared the child for primary school; it is important for parents to feel confident of their child otherwise parents may project their anxiety on their child. 
Teachers can highlight the child’s strengths so that parents can play a role in building the child’s self-esteem, or choose appropriate enrichment programmes for the child (in school) so that the child can enjoy other activities aside from school-based curriculum. ]]> 2022-07-26 01:19:40 UTC https://padlet.com/akp2/16cw1fj7ylmqmhyi/wish/2249580237 s10202907 https://padlet.com/akp2/16cw1fj7ylmqmhyi/wish/2249580312 Educators can share their concerns about the child to the parents on how they are performing in class based on socializing and their behaviours. The parents would then go back and communicate with the child on ways they can resolve or do better in those situations.

Parents can also practice with their child to respect authoritative figures or use polite words like please and may I ask for permission. ]]> 2022-07-26 01:19:47 UTC https://padlet.com/akp2/16cw1fj7ylmqmhyi/wish/2249580312 https://padlet.com/akp2/16cw1fj7ylmqmhyi/wish/2249580352 Educators can work with parents to communicate with the children closely so that the children know what to expect, and be more mentally prepared.
Ensure that the child is not too stressed out about academic grades ]]> 2022-07-26 01:19:51 UTC https://padlet.com/akp2/16cw1fj7ylmqmhyi/wish/2249580352 https://padlet.com/akp2/16cw1fj7ylmqmhyi/wish/2249580565 offer counselling services to the child and the parents when necessary ]]> 2022-07-26 01:20:06 UTC https://padlet.com/akp2/16cw1fj7ylmqmhyi/wish/2249580565 https://padlet.com/akp2/16cw1fj7ylmqmhyi/wish/2249581049 Educators can invite parents to attend workshops on how to help their child in communication. When the parents take the knowledge they have learnt from the workshop, they can teach their children on what to expect and how to communicate with their peers and teachers.

Educators can also teach parents on the roles of the school and the teachers. Parents will then explain to the children that the school and teachers have certain expectations and goals for them.]]> 2022-07-26 01:20:41 UTC https://padlet.com/akp2/16cw1fj7ylmqmhyi/wish/2249581049 https://padlet.com/akp2/16cw1fj7ylmqmhyi/wish/2249582241 Preschools and primary schools can collaborate and arrange primary schools visit for preschoolers to prepare themselves for the new environment they will be in as well as having buddy system where a primary school student will pair up with a preschooler during recess time to see how they buy food to get themselves familiar with the routines. ]]> 2022-07-26 01:22:08 UTC https://padlet.com/akp2/16cw1fj7ylmqmhyi/wish/2249582241 https://padlet.com/akp2/16cw1fj7ylmqmhyi/wish/2249582397 Ensure the child is educated on values such as respect and teach the child about concepts like rules and regulations in the classroom. 

]]> 2022-07-26 01:22:21 UTC https://padlet.com/akp2/16cw1fj7ylmqmhyi/wish/2249582397 https://padlet.com/akp2/16cw1fj7ylmqmhyi/wish/2249582646 Educators can inform and educate parents on what being intellectually ready means in children. This is so that parents can understand and change their perspective and expectations of children to allow a better transition as this will prevent putting unnecessary stress on children before going to primary school. Educators can then provide simulations like worksheets and work together with the parents on the expectations they should have of their child and how they can support their child at home when needed. ]]> 2022-07-26 01:22:39 UTC https://padlet.com/akp2/16cw1fj7ylmqmhyi/wish/2249582646 https://padlet.com/akp2/16cw1fj7ylmqmhyi/wish/2249583538 Educators can provide security for children by communicating with parents what primary school is expecting of them, so that the child can be slowly prepared at home and in school.

]]> 2022-07-26 01:23:50 UTC https://padlet.com/akp2/16cw1fj7ylmqmhyi/wish/2249583538 https://padlet.com/akp2/16cw1fj7ylmqmhyi/wish/2249583574 Educators can suggest parents to model a positive behaviour at home. For example, speaking in proper sentences and languages to each other. It is also important to teach the children basic respect such as saying Thank you and Please. ]]> 2022-07-26 01:23:53 UTC https://padlet.com/akp2/16cw1fj7ylmqmhyi/wish/2249583574 s102027681 https://padlet.com/akp2/16cw1fj7ylmqmhyi/wish/2249583842 educators can share to parents about how their child behave and interact with the teachers in school and provide support and suggestions on what can be improve]]> 2022-07-26 01:24:18 UTC https://padlet.com/akp2/16cw1fj7ylmqmhyi/wish/2249583842 https://padlet.com/akp2/16cw1fj7ylmqmhyi/wish/2249585135 Model good socially acceptable behavior such as friendliness and respectfulness for the children to follow. Teachers can also teach children how to be brave and confident of themselves so they can make friends easily and stand up to bullies]]> 2022-07-26 01:26:00 UTC https://padlet.com/akp2/16cw1fj7ylmqmhyi/wish/2249585135 s102027681 https://padlet.com/akp2/16cw1fj7ylmqmhyi/wish/2249585262 educator can provide activities for children to do in school, like socialising with other pre school children, sharing about their day etc. allows them to interact with one another]]> 2022-07-26 01:26:10 UTC https://padlet.com/akp2/16cw1fj7ylmqmhyi/wish/2249585262 https://padlet.com/akp2/16cw1fj7ylmqmhyi/wish/2249586159 Educators can keep the parents updated about the progress of the child’s work and their progress in school so as to help parents understand and plan activities to cater to the child’s needs. For example, if the child is not doing so well in a certain subject, educators can suggest to parents some activities that might interest the child instead of just handing out worksheets. ]]> 2022-07-26 01:27:17 UTC https://padlet.com/akp2/16cw1fj7ylmqmhyi/wish/2249586159 https://padlet.com/akp2/16cw1fj7ylmqmhyi/wish/2249586921 Preschools can prepare the children by showing them videos of the routines in Primary 1 so that they will be more familiarise with expectations and environment when they transit to Primary 1.

Primary school can support the children and family by allowing the parents/caregiver to enter the school compound during recess time for the first week of school. This is so that both parents and children will not feel too overwhelmed by the new change and this will definitely comfort the children.]]> 2022-07-26 01:28:23 UTC https://padlet.com/akp2/16cw1fj7ylmqmhyi/wish/2249586921