Support Your Child With Literacy: In Their First Year at School

By Pam Larkins

The first day at school is the day when an adventure of life-long learning begins and with a positive attitude your child will learn all the skills needed to equip them for adult life. The first year in school sets down the building blocks upon which all other learning takes place. Supporting your child at home helps to maintain a positive attitude and reinforces the learning that is happening at school. This book, one of a series of four, is written by a mother and experienced teacher, and outlines the techniques used in school in Literacy, suggesting ways that you can help with learning at home, as well as providing web links to interactive activities.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AUK Academic
• Release date: May 23, 2012
• ISBN: 9781781662878

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The First Day at School

One of the most important events in a child’s life is their first day in school. If you have prepared your child well they should find it exciting and not feel too anxious. You will have given them some idea about the school day and routines so they know what to expect. By arriving at school in good time they will have a chance to settle before school officially begins.

This is the day when an adventure of life-long learning begins and with a positive attitude your child will learn all the skills needed to equip them for adult life. By building a partnership with the school and supporting your child at home you will be giving your child the opportunity to develop to their full potential.

Remember that every child is different and not everyone can excel at everything. Recognise that your child will fail sometimes but help your child to understand that we all make mistakes and we learn through them. Always praise the things they do well and don’t dwell on things that are not a great success. However, always listen to your child and reassure them that you will help to solve any problems - whether academic, behavioural or emotional. It is essential that they know they should share any worries or concerns with their teacher, parent or carer and that problems will always be resolved.

What Subjects Will my Child Learn at School?

Although government initiatives will change from time to time there are certain subject areas that children will always cover. These include

English

Maths

Science

Design and technology

Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

History

Geography

Art and design

Music

Physical education

Religious