STARTING SCHOOL CHECKLIST & TIPS | PREPARE YOUR CHILD FOR SCHOOL

Hi Guys, 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 xx

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Q: Where is your accent from?
A: I was born and raised to Toronto, Ontario, Canada but moved to Essex in England when I was 14 years old. Hence my mixed up accent.

Q: Do you work? What do you work as?
A: I worked in Marketing and PR but I now focus on my vlog full time.

Q: Who’s in your family?
A: I have been married to Matt for since 2009, he is the love of my life! We have three sons - Fraser (born 2010), Caleb (born 2013) and Jackson (born in 2016).

Q: What camera do you use to film?
A: I film my videos with the Canon G7X and a Canon EOS M50.

Q: What lighting do you use?
A: I use natural lighting 90% of the time and a softbox light during the winter / dark evenings.

Q: Where do you get music from?
A: Epidemic Sound, Soundcloud and the Youtube Library.

Q: Do you have merch?

[emmaslater]

As a primary school teacher I can honestly say you would be a dream parent to have! You seem so understanding about the challenges children and teachers face everyday at school. I have forwarded this video to my head of early years and asked her to share it with the new parents of children coming into foundation this year. Thank you Emily 👍🏻👩🏻‍🏫

[christopheracosta]

I’m a firm believer in everything happening for a reason.
I’ve been watching your videos since your name tag when you were pregnant with Jackson. I’m not a parent nor am I married so I thought it was strange I was drawn to your videos.
Recently I’ve been placed as the legal guardian of my nephew and I have been binge watching your videos and they’re helping so much! Especially this one!
Thank you so much Emily! Love all the way from New York!

[kateh]

I am a primary school teacher and think it would be amazing if all my parents saw your tips, so so useful! Thank you!

[Hastinet]

You should make a video with how you fit learning into your everyday routine. ❤️

[aliciaunaryan]

Absolutely love the idea, that Caleb's teacher made a house call to get to know him better. Love your channel.
Greetings from South Africa 🇿🇦

[ruthohara]

I love you emily. Addicted to your videos since I discovered you when I was pregnant with my 3rd baby. She's 9 weeks now and tbh most days I feel I am winning at life. That's down to you. You are so inspiring, motivational and practical. You put out amazing videos and your positive energy and smile really makes me and I'm sure others feel we can do anything. What a beautiful family u are 😍

[mizzelleve]

I’ve watched your tips from when my child was a newborn…. now it’s time for preschool! I cannot thank you enough for sharing all your tips!!

[ruthmartin]

I don’t think there is a primary school teacher who wouldn’t agree with your amazing advice! I am a reception teacher and you have it spot on with how good it is for the children to be as independent as they can. It is great for their confidence. I hope Caleb has a fantastic start to school and with an amazing mum like you I’m sure he will do really well.

[katemiller]

I’m a Reception teacher and it’s so refreshing to hear a parent like yourself understand what will help your child when starting school. Thank you for sharing and good luck to Caleb on starting school (and to you, it’s always scarier for the parents than the children)!

[laineynewlands]

Brilliant ideas. As a retired Primary School Teacher I love your positivity and you’re parenting. I’m sure Caleb will have a smooth transition into his new class. Great work 🤗👍

[emilyclark]

My first born is starting kindergarten here in Canada in September and I’m excited and so anxious as well. He is a smart boy and sociable but you just worry if he will make a friend, feel welcome, will the teacher comfort him when he is upset or hurt, etc 😢. I’m gonna miss my little buddy for sure....he’s the one person I talk to all day long 😊. Great tips and good luck Caleb!

[margaritarodriguez]

Can you do a video on school lunch meal ideas?

[nikhiladeshpande]

Saving this for future reference when my baby gets to schooling age
who is now just 9 months old
Want to see more of your monthly fav videos and also on baby and toddler toys
Thanks for all the wonderful hacks emily
Love from india

[cathyhall]

This is great. I used to be a reception teacher and the practise over the summer to help develop their independence in dressing and eating is such a great idea.

[uptight]

I'm rewatching your school-related videos now and that last tip really hit home. My eldest is starting primary school next Monday and my youngest is starting preschool tomorrow, and I know there's going to be lots of tears after we leave him. We are being very enthusiastic about it when we talk to him, so hopefully he'll be fine. It's just that we'll come back home and he's not going to be there for the first time after 3 years. When our eldest went to preschool we still had a baby to care for, but now it's different. I am very excited and at the same time dreading it!

[beck]

As a teacher, I think this is a great resource for parents!

[xostargirl-seju]

Kids always love teachers coming round its a good chance for them to get over shyness and bond as well

[joeyandpascal]

I teach 4 and 5 year olds in Australia and all I can say is 🙌🙌🙌 Mums like you make our job so much easier! 👏😘

[cristinastoia]

Emily, I loved this video. I’ve been meaning to ask you to make a video on how you taught your kids about safety. There are many resources out there, but once you go down the rabbit hole of researching them you get really worked up about all the dangers. I’d love to get your perspective as an experienced and positive mom ❤️

[lph]

This is such an informative video. I don’t have to worry about it for a couple of years but still it’s getting me thinking and I know I can revisit. Thank you