Getting Prepared
You may have started thinking about what life might be like as a Year 7 – what do you think it might be like? What are you most excited about? What are you worried about?
Read through the following booklet that will support you and your child with the transition from primary to secondary school. SUPPORTING THE TRANSITION
Watch this film and see the views of those who have already experienced what Year 7 is like: https://youngminds.org.uk/resources/school-resources/find-your-feet-transitioning-to-secondary-school/
Give these activities a go with those around you. Remember it is good to talk about how you are feeling and getting someone to help you think through how to prepare yourself.
Family Primary to Secondary Transition Booklet
Parent/Carer Information
You might be feeling a bit worried about this change yourself, particularly in these difficult times. These resources might be able to help:
Getting ready to start secondary or high school
10 ways to encourage your high schooler to read
Get Into Reading
Reading can help you escape into different worlds and meet different people, from the comfort of your own home! Here are some links to books that you can download for free and other books that you might not have tried before.
Right now, kids everywhere can instantly stream an incredible collection of stories, including titles across eight different languages, that will help them continue dreaming, learning, and just being kids. All stories are free to stream on your desktop, laptop, phone or tablet. Explore the collection, select a title and start listening. It’s that easy.
https://stories.audible.com/start-listen
Includes 6 free children’s classics as PDF and word docs, with accompanying audio books: Alice in Wonderland, Wind in the Willows, The Railway Children, The Jungle Book, Peter Pan Black Beauty.
https://researchify.co.uk/audiobooks.html
https://www.barringtonstoke.co.uk/product-category/free-resources/?swoof=1&product_cat=classroom-discussion-guides&really_curr_tax=444-product_cat
A website full of book recommendations, including videos and activity packs. There are over 55,000 books reviews – all by children! It also has daily collations of various events happening online.
https://toppsta.com/blog/view/bookish-ideas-if-you’re-self-isolating-with-the-kids
Something a little different to read
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