STARTING SCHOOL CHECKLIST & TIPS | PREPARE YOUR CHILD FOR SCHOOL

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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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@emmaslater7101 5 жыл бұрын

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 👍🏻👩🏻‍🏫

@katharinakraus1281 5 жыл бұрын

Emma Slater that‘s a wonderful idea! 👏🏼

@UktiJuma 5 жыл бұрын

Oh wow that's excellent hope Emily see's this message!

@dorothywright7638 5 жыл бұрын

This is very useful info. Spot on! Thank you Emily. I taught first graders for 17 years.

@madisonross4895 5 жыл бұрын

@myshlichusdiary-chabadphil2044 5 жыл бұрын

Wow these are wonderful!! So sensitive to the children as well as to the teachers ♥️ you gave me some great ideas

@christopheracosta8127 5 жыл бұрын

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!

@kateh6235 5 жыл бұрын

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 5 жыл бұрын

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

@CurlyProverbz 5 жыл бұрын

Yes please 🙏🙏🙏🙏I struggle sometimes I get all my chores done and learning suffers or the other way round X factor

@Hastinet 5 жыл бұрын

Curly Proverbz you’re definitely not alone there ❤️

@aliciaunaryan4751 5 жыл бұрын

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 🇿🇦

@katemiller2860 5 жыл бұрын

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)!

@beck8740 5 жыл бұрын

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

@charlottetalbot661 5 жыл бұрын

As a primary school teacher I would say you're definitely doing the right thing getting caleb to read any words at all, even if they are just from memory this is brilliant and helps to build confidence and sight memory of certain sounds and letters. Amazing video as always! X

@ruthohara1837 5 жыл бұрын

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 😍

@ruthmartin5948 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@margaritarodriguez9522 5 жыл бұрын

Can you do a video on school lunch meal ideas?

@margaritarodriguez9522 5 жыл бұрын

For The Love Of Sorted ok thank you i will check them out! And no im actually in the us the children do sit at tables but it is intresting to hear about how you guys do it 😃

@mizzelleve 2 жыл бұрын

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!!

@xostargirl-se7ju 5 жыл бұрын

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

@laineynewlands70 5 жыл бұрын

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 🤗👍

@emilyclark8731 5 жыл бұрын

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!

@uptight9 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@lph7369 5 жыл бұрын

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

@nikhiladeshpande6123 5 жыл бұрын

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

@carlamaxwell9939 5 жыл бұрын

As a reception teacher I love these tips! 😄

@janicekerr8449 5 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU EMILY FOR A, WONDERFUL BACK TO SCHOOL VLOG. EVEN THOUGH I MY CHILDREN ARE UNIVERSITY STAGE, I STILL REMEMBER SCHOOL UNIFORMS AND GETTING READY FOR SCHOOL... THIS ACTUALLY BROUGHT A TEAR TO MY EYE... LEARNING TO TIE THEIR OXFORD SHOE'S UP AND HOOKING THEIR TOGGLES ON THEIR COSTS... SUCH LOVING AND FOND MEMORIES.. 😍😍😍THANK YOU. 💕

@joeyandpascal1647 5 жыл бұрын

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

@nancolorado3417 5 жыл бұрын

Lol label even the socks! Thanks for this Emily love these vids

@georgia9939 5 жыл бұрын

Your videos are honestly so helpful

@plxmi 5 жыл бұрын

What a great video! My little baby is still tiny but I felt like I am already prepared for when she goes to school! Lovely useful ideas, as always, thank you so much Emily

@cathyhall7933 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@Dannibec55 5 жыл бұрын

Great advice, would love to have more parents like you at my school! Label everything is great advice! Love your videos! Xx

@beardefelice3557 5 жыл бұрын

YES EMILY! Love this video! Xxx

@rosymartinez3337 5 жыл бұрын

Omg Emily I love how you reinforce to label everything I will make sure to follow every step whenever my baby boy starts school :) 😂😂😂

@MsRockstarDC 5 жыл бұрын

You are such an amazing mama and an inspiration and example for us less-experienced parents. Thanks for the tips - keep momming tips coming!

@simplyprim 5 жыл бұрын

Such a great video! This is so helpful to parents with children just starting school and for teachers. I love how you thought of things that will help your child be successful and also things so he won't embarrassed in front of his new friends. I just love this!

@sabaashraf1658 5 жыл бұрын

I love that you made this video. It's such a helpful one and I've not seen anything else like it online and of course you explain everything so well. Your such a great mum and an excellent role model. Love your content ❤❤

@lowrishepherd434 5 жыл бұрын

Brilliant tips 😃 I used to work in a preschool and honestly you’d have been a dream parent to have 💜 love how positive you make the tips as well xxx

@samu6874 5 жыл бұрын

I love this. Especially that you mention using cutlery. There are so many children that just cant eat properly!

@MsSharon2011 5 жыл бұрын

I was waiting for this lol xxx great tips you are so right about giving them the responsibility of dressing etc . Transitions are key and my sons school gave him a book with pictures of his class and coat hook / toilets etc . A routine is key and Getting organised. Would love a vid on organising paperwork / lunches and any tips on after school as this can be challenging for parents xx

@cristinastoia1 3 жыл бұрын

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 ❤️

@MrKmariah 5 жыл бұрын

Great tips and ideas. Love this video! (PS navy blue looks really good on you!)

@_Justjigs_ 5 жыл бұрын

This is brilliant I work in a pre-school and this video would be amazing to show the parents of the school leaver children! The only other suggestion we give is encourage your child to carry their plate to the table to practice if they have school dinners, they’ll have a lot of friends to navigate around and carrying a lunch tray can be challenging! I love what Anna saccone joly does too she puts a funky napkin in her kids lunch boxes 😍 I would have lived that as a child. Great tips Emily will recommend your video xx

@Laura-qk5jk 5 жыл бұрын

Just wanted to say I still love watching your videos they are so helpful for mums! X

@hannahbarry2920 5 жыл бұрын

Yaye, thanks Emily xx I was hoping you'd do a video on this xx

@makingbabytaylor 5 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness he looks so flippin CUTE in his uniform! 😍😍

@loutwentytwo 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you-such a brilliant and informative video! Will definitely be taking up all of these tips! X

@natalienjumesone5449 5 жыл бұрын

So helpful to refer too.. you're the best. 💃💃💃

@clairebell3181 5 жыл бұрын

Great video as usual Emily. I love your hints and tips. Your a great Mum xxx

@kbray8493 5 жыл бұрын

Emily, from a teachers perspective, those tips are great. Encouraging independence before starting school will definitely help make the transition easier.

@JEO301983 4 жыл бұрын

This is so INCREDIBLY useful. Thanks Emily 💝

@Lifewiththebusbys 5 жыл бұрын

Great tips Emily!! I was a primary school teacher and these tips are great! I made a back to school video the other day and shared an amazing way to label uniform! Iron in and stick in labels just never worked for me. Good luck to your boys when they go back to school xxx

@Kavya_mhatre 5 жыл бұрын

Aww Emily ur a perfect parent, though I'm a mum of 11 year son n 6 year daughter , there's so much new to learn frm ur videos, particularly this one , that's why I like ur channel,these little things u share with us seems little for us but big deals for our children to handle in schools n ur having solutions for every little thing , thank you dear😘😘

@kinkini303 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing video! Please please please share more videos like this. I'm new in Uk and my child is about to start school and I'm learning new things everyday. This video was a massive help. Thank you Emily as always 👍🏼😍

@swatichandramouli2090 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Emily I really keep waiting for u speed clean , routine ,DITL videos but u keep surprising me such beautiful n creative contents 👍

@mariagutierrez8389 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the advice . My daughter will start school in 2 weeks , she's so excited . I love your videos ❤️

@HighImpactClub 5 жыл бұрын

What a smart hack to teach a child to put his jacket on, I’ll try it with my twins, thank you. That’s a very good point when you talked about getting jackets with few buttons or a zipper 👍👏👏

@melindatorok6060 5 жыл бұрын

I love your videos! Thanks Emily🙋🏼‍♀️

@recycled123456 5 жыл бұрын

Certain tips really helped to see through my nephew’s school preparations👌👌

@iphasher1430 5 жыл бұрын

You r my favourite youtuber ever

@emilyeshraghi8197 5 жыл бұрын

Great tips!! That’s so wonderful that his teacher visited you guys!! ☺️

@BeingMrsDudley 5 жыл бұрын

SOOO glad you did this video. My eldest Leo is starting school in September and I have been lost!! I don’t have a lot of mum friends so you tube mommy’s are my lifeline for things like this. THANK YOU! Good luck Caleb 😘 xx another quick question, how are you coping with him starting school emotionally?, I’m an anxious mess 😩! Xx

@patrickjans3205 5 жыл бұрын

Love your videos thanks for the tips

@CormacksGirl 5 жыл бұрын

Caleb in his uniform looks so much like Fraser!😍 Brilliant video and fab tips!xxx

@CaitlinandGreg 5 жыл бұрын

This video was a great help. Getting your kids ready is soooo stressful!

@evaroche1405 5 жыл бұрын

New on your blog, so glad to watch someone I can relate to, most bloggers are from US. Cheers from Ireland!

@TheLittlePixiexox 5 жыл бұрын

I was teaching primary 1 last year and I recommend Jack Hartmann's counting and rhyming videos as well as Jolly Phonics - great videos that kids enjoy and encourages their learning as well!

@HabA-qn1nv 5 жыл бұрын

I just love your content so much Em

@amelie1898 5 жыл бұрын

I love your videos so much! I'm going into year six this year and I'm very excited but nervous at the same time👍👌

@MsAnnieJA 5 жыл бұрын

Very helpful for me. My second baby is starting school in a couple weeks too. Liked this video!

@MrsHible 5 жыл бұрын

Great video and tips on starting school. I wish I would have had all these tips when my eldest started reception xx

@SunnyBurnsAll 5 жыл бұрын

Yay!! I wanted this video.

@nellyville6502 5 жыл бұрын

Your such a great mum!

@stboyd5013 5 жыл бұрын

Good tips 👍🏻 we played school this morning to practise putting on and taking off shoes, opening the lunch box and walking in to classroom! It went down a treat because I let my LG put on her uniform and school bag etc

@Rutbakhan_dailyvlogs 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Emily❤️

@CartB0X 5 жыл бұрын

Great idea for a video! Would love to see a video with different lunchbox ideas please~

@mommyandmethings5205 5 жыл бұрын

Great tips! The lunch tips are so important because there is so many kids for one teacher to help. The uniform is so cute! Off topic, You always look beautiful !

@Dittygirl89 5 жыл бұрын

My eldest will start kindergarten in a few weeks and I think your tips are even useful for us! Thank you ❤

@harshaniiresha2970 5 жыл бұрын

it's great and very helpful video Emily. as always love you and your family..

@zobiashad933 5 жыл бұрын

Wow ! I literally was just typing a comment earlier on your instagram to ask for your tips for school/nursery .. thank you so much !

@laurasimpson7568 5 жыл бұрын

My little one is still in my belly, but your videos are already setting me up to be a good mum! ♥️

@emilywall1569 5 жыл бұрын

Brilliant tips!!

@ellie-di7cv 5 жыл бұрын

His uniform is gorgeous!

@carolinejohn5605 5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video, SO informative and encouraging. Well done Emily. Btw Kaleb looks super cute in his uniform.

@Mieke256 5 жыл бұрын

What a helpful video Emily! Although we're not up to school yet, my 2,5 year old is going to start preschool (or our equivalent in the Netherlands) in 2 weeks. All the mom feels here 😭 I would love a video on how you're helping Jackson start nursery!

@demcem04 5 жыл бұрын

Ahhh always awesome🤤😘

@angeldream7990 5 жыл бұрын

Candy smelling soap 👍 yup! , will try that phonics one too. Thank you😊. Oh and love that fraser's lunchbox.

@sylboa 5 жыл бұрын

My eldest starts school next week. Eek 😬Thanks so much for making this video and the tips as well. I already have labels and most of the uniform but the hacks/tips have been invaluable.

@kirstybaby5 5 жыл бұрын

What a great video. Great advice!

@cole8851 5 жыл бұрын

Love the video really helpful!! Also will you be making a back to school morning routine of a mum like last year? (Currently watching last years now lol) xx

@hawadiallo516 5 жыл бұрын

Very helpful tips Emily my twice boys start reception in September.

@audraglidewell3758 5 жыл бұрын

Love this video!! Do you have any tips for starting Jackson? My daughter is the same age and will be starting nursery 2 days a week in September here in the U.S.

@heatherhardaker3457 5 жыл бұрын

My little girl is starting full time in September and I honestly don’t know how I’ll cope without her ! I still have my 6 month old to keep me busy X

@hibaazem5559 5 жыл бұрын

I loved your tips ... so beneficial ❤👍

@lisaalwaysandforever 5 жыл бұрын

I used to button up half of my daughter’s school shirt so that she could put it over her head and just do the last couple which would save so much time when we were rushing in the morning. I also bought an elastic version of her school tie until she was older :-)

@lisaalwaysandforever 5 жыл бұрын

I would also add to get as much non iron uniform as possible :-)

@SJ-re5ku 5 жыл бұрын

Perfect timing for me

@katestubbs9046 5 жыл бұрын

Lovely 😊 video with great 👍🏻 tips. My little boy starts reception this time too but luckily he has being attending the nursery that is inside the school and has being wearing a uniform so fingers crossed he should be ok 👌🏻 good luck for your little one ☝️ xxx

@LittleMissCherry86 5 жыл бұрын

This is a brilliant video...it will be so so useful to so many! My eldest is going into year 1 and my youngest will be starting the pre school nursery which makes me so sad. Even though it is the best thing for her, she is so shy. I just hope she settles ok and starts to enjoy herself. She’s just doing mornings but will be strange neither of them being with me 😢 xx

@raninazreen5718 5 жыл бұрын

I am the same my son is going into reception and because he has older brother some of the stuff he has picked up and educational stuff at home is very important in nursery my son won the tapestry competition for the most uploads so I was really pleased. Making your kids independent plus one more thing I know the sometimes English is not given priority as other home mother tongues but for me I always spoke English even as very young babies we do speak three different other languages but I think we have to remember one thing in school it’s plain English so words phrases letters numbers reading basic books etc. That’s the only way we should make it as easy as possible for the teachers so that both child and teacher have a pleasant experience. Rest of the points are very valuable making sure that they are toilet trained and can feed themselves if they can do that they be more confident and not embarrassed. My son is having school dinners so another tip which I did with my oldest is I downloaded the school menu and through this holiday is to make each dish every other day so they knew what it looks like and tastes like. They still can’t read so by picture they understand. Last point very important point always speak to thier teacher away from the child for any concerns etc as talking about the child in front of the child could have negetive effect and last but not least interact with other parents even if just for hello etc just so they can match your face to your child’s. You never know when you need them Incase as Emily said you get stuck or your late for whatever reason

@kateivashova3964 5 жыл бұрын

Can you please do a video on manners and games? You mentioned sharing and taking turns etc.

@LindseyDawnArt 5 жыл бұрын

Awww good luck to caleb on his first day. I cried for about 3 weeks after my youngest son started reception because i was home alone and the house was so quiet. Good tips from you aswell i will probably be an emotional wreck when my twins start school but their only 20 months now so we got a while yet lol