Books to share about going to school
Pop along to your local library or browse Southend Libraries’ and reserve books online at: https://southend.spydus.co.uk
- ‘Starting School’ by Allan and Janet Ahlberg
- ‘Let’s Get Ready for School’ by Jane Porter
- ‘Splat the Cat’ by Rob Scotton
- ‘Queen of the Classroom’ by Derrick Barnes
- ‘First Day at Bug School’ by Sam Lloyd
- ‘Lulu’s First Day’ by Anna McQuinn
- ‘First Time School’ by Jan Lewis
- ‘Harry and the Dinosaurs Go to School’ by Ian Whybrow
- ‘The Colour Monster Goes to School’ by Anna Llenas
- ‘Going to Big School’ by Laura Sieveking
- ‘Hooray! It's Our First Day: A Lift-the-Flap Adventure (The Bunny Adventures)’ by Martha Mumford
- ‘Topsy and Tim: Start School’ by Jean Adamson
- ‘Friends at School’ by Rochelle Bunnett
- ‘Lola: I Am Too Absolutely Small for School’ by Lauren Child
- ‘School for Dad’ by Adam Guillain and Charlote Guillain
The BBC has some wonderful and easy to access resources to help you too:
What does 'school readiness' really mean?
Listen to ‘School Life Unpacked’. This is a podcast for parents and carers presented by Southend mum Natasha Curtis-Igho, podcaster and contributor to Nurturing Bright Futures on Spotify and Apple.
"A smooth well-planned transition into school is key to giving every child the positive start they deserve. By working together, schools, early years settings and families can ensure that each child’s unique needs and learning preferences are understood and supported."
Headteacher, Primary School