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The big step up to P1: Preparation is about more than academics
Going to primary school is a daunting milestone for parents and children. How do you smoothen the transition?
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Successful transitions are about continuity in the learning and care practices between the old, familiar setting and the new, unfamiliar one.
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Jane Choy
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I vividly recall a conversation when my son’s pre-school educator asked how he was feeling after discovering he was going to a different primary school from that of his close friends.
It was a simple yet important question, as she took the time to work through the emotions my son was experiencing and provided suggestions. That advice led to a happy transition to Primary 1 and long-lasting friendships that have remained despite graduating from pre-school five years ago.
