STARTING SCHOOL CHECKLIST + TIPS | HOW TO PREPARE YOUR CHILD FOR SCHOOL 2021

Starting School checklist and tips! How to prepare your child for school in 2021. Today I'm talking about getting your child ready to start school and how I have been preparing my son to start school and reception. Here are my top tips and hacks for starting school. I hope you like it :-) add any of your own tips below in the comments x

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[asseenonjean]

Oh Emily, you’re such a responsible parent! As an early years teacher, I was nodding along to everything you were saying! This is really helpful, so thank you for sharing. I’m going to share it now on my facebook page 😊

[jessstack]

adding on to the uniform point there's some amazing trousers at marks and spencers that have a special 3 cm hem that can be unplucked in the middle of the year/when it needs to be so that it will last the kids a little bit longer, i shall try and find a link and put it below, think its a great idea <3 and could save some money in the long run too!

[BratKatUzar]

Best tips: shoes they can put on and off themselves AND containers and water bottles they can open. I worked for a school in the Kindergarten class AND aftercare. These were two big things that I noticed kids needing help with and having to wait around for help and missing out on activities and snack time because they couldn't do it themselves.

[tara]

Thank you for making this video. I’m an older first time mom and none of our friends and family have school age children anymore, so this helped me plan for things I didn’t even consider. Also, thank you for showing your vulnerability. It was very brave! And it really helps in feeling that those feelings are normal and tough despite most of the world perhaps not viewing it that way <3

[gemmaelizabeth]

Aw ty def food for thought! My eldest starts school this Sept and def an emotional time but def agree to stay as positive as possible about it! I hope everyone’s first days go well :)

[kathrynburden]

Oh thanks Emily, my son is starting his school nursery in September so this was a huge help!! I'm so nervous about it but I will keep cool and confident 😃 It must be a very emotional time For you with your baby starting school!! I can't believe it, it only seems like yesterday that you had him!! Wishing you loads of love and tissues 🥰

[helenam]

Thank you so much for this video Emily! Long-time watcher, first-time commenter from NZ - I’m starting as a Reception teacher in September so it’s helpful to have these tips from a parent’s perspective! I’m nervous about leaving my one-year-old son as I’ve loved being on maternity leave with him, but I’m excited to teach 5-year-olds - hopefully my future students are as happy as Jackson! Thanks for the great content. Xx

[ZainebDin]

The first video I watched on your channel was what you packed in your hospital bag for Jackson. My son was due around the same time so I found it so helpful. Now I'm watching how to prepare that same boy for school! Thank you for all the handy tips and advice x

[georginageorge]

Love your helpful tips, checklists and advice videos 🙌🏼❤️

[michaeldnolan]

Emily these are fantastic tips thank you! Sending our very best wishes as know how nerve wracking all these first/last steps are. Your such a good mummy and have set them up to cope so well. x

[Damon]

Great video, we are in New Orleans, La- will start school next week. I appreciate your honesty about holding it together because it is mixed emotions as you love your kids so much. "I want you to go, I want you to stay." I wish us all Momma and Daddies peace.
We will do great no matter what the year brings.

[kk]

You’re such a lovely mum!
Why emotional, it’s going to be fun for them, it’s so good to see them growing up and progressing to next stages 😉

[joannelaverty]

This was so helpful Emily thank you so much! I started watching your channel when my youngest baby was only a few months old and you had just had Jackson- can’t believe it’s been 5 years and they’re off to school now! Best of luck to you I’m a bit emotional but happy for him 🥰🥰

[felishaellington]

Emily we love you for this video! I literally needed this vid!!! X

[annagomes]

My child is about 6 months younger than Jackson, .I started watching you when my child was born and Jackson was 6 months old. I've loved following along through each milestone. It's been great to get the heads up a few months ahead. My son starts school in Australia in early next year as well.

[rubyvictoria]

Thank you! I really needed to hear this. My son is starting school and These are excellent tips that I will definitely use

[momishbynimisha]

Thank you so much for such useful tips! My son is online schooling right now but sessions will start sometime of course and i have been so nervous about him actually going to the school and being on his own. Would love to see a vlog on Jackson's first day of school! Hope he loves it :)

[maisiewilson]

I can't believe Jackson is going to school in September he is grown up so fast you look nice with you hair up x

[ayeshasiddika]

Emily thank you so much for this video, fantastic tips, I’m super excited to get myself organised to help the little one settle in to reception. Thank you so much xoxo

[saracaminiti]

Thank you for this video! I am going to start practicing getting ready in the morning and using all his school things like water bottle, backpack & lunch box so he can get use to everything 😊