Let's talk about starting school... conversation starter tool
Is your little one starting school this year? Talking together about what to expect will calm their nerves and help them to feel prepared for this exciting new adventure.
Use our handy discussion guide to get the conversation started around starting school
Sometimes it can be hard to know how to start a conversation about something that feels challenging. Use this tool to help guide you through topics to discuss and ideas for questions you can ask to ask to get you chatting.
Topics you can choose from include:
Feelings
Learning
Making friends
Routine
Pick a topic and then use our discussion points to help build a conversation with your little one.
Activities and resources on Starting School with CBeebies
Download the Pablo activity pack below and print out the timetable that suits you and your child the best.
Can your child guess where everything is kept in the classroom? Try this picture puzzle to keep the classroom tidy!
Understand phonics with this super-helpful tool kit for parents from Alphablocks
Find even more resources in the Starting School Collection.
Let CBeebies friends help you and your family with the morning routine ☀️
From waking up, to getting dressed, having breakfast, brushing teeth and going to the toilet take a look at our morning routines page for tips, songs and clips from your favourite CBeebies friends to help establish great morning habits.
