Welcome to this video series with universal strategies on preparing your child for preschool. This educational resource has been created by an early intervention therapist, occupational therapist and clinical neuropsychologist from one of our teams in Cork. In part 2 of this three-part video series, we focus on key strategies to ease your child’s transition into preschool.
In this video, we focus on key strategies to ease your child’s transition into preschool. Topics covered include:
- visiting the preschool ahead of time,
- establishing consistent routines,
- creating a positive and familiar environment.
- We also discuss the importance of clear communication with preschool staff, using tools like preschool passports, social stories, and visual schedules to support your child's experience.
Disclaimer: This video provides universal strategies designed to benefit a wide range of families and children. We think it is important to recognize that every child is unique, especially those with disabilities. The advice shared here is not a substitute for individualised, tailored guidance. Where more personalised support is required, please consult with your disability network team.
IN THIS VIDEO
00:00 Intro
00:46 How can we prepare: visiting, meeting teachers, establishing new routine 02:30 Practical tips for communication 05:00 Transitional objects
Preschool communication passport
- Communication-Passport-Overview.pdf
- School Communication Passport – Little Puddins
- Creating communication passports
Social stories and comic strips for transitions
- Social Stories™ - Tip Sheet for Early Years Educators Going to Pre-school
- Social stories and comic strip conversations
- Social Stories -Transition back to school (SMC).docx
- Home - Carol Gray - Social Stories
Visual schedules
Using timers to support transitions and time perception
This universal video resource was created as a collaboration between practitioners in one of our children's disability network teams and the National Online Services Development Project. Do reach out to us if you have any feedback!
