Sunday 12 July 2020

Letter to the parents of children starting school 

To the parents of children starting in reception,

I know people get emotional when their child starts school in reception. My eldest will be in year 4 and my youngest tin year 2 child in September. So, I thought I would share with you what I have learnt over the year.




Firstly, I have read a lot about the emotional impact it has on a parent when their child starts school. Let's be logical here they are not gone forever and this is an exciting new chapter on their life.

 Some parents sadly don't ever get to see this opportunity so look on the bright side, at least they are growing healthy and growing into their own little personality.

They will still love you but they are now that little more independent. I sure for one don't want my child needing me so intensely.

Most of the time the child will enjoy the new experience. Sometimes, a child may have additional needs or struggle to settle in. but that is ok as the school is there to provide the support.


Not many people know this but the reception is actually classed as the nursery. They do not need to pay for time off if you go on holiday.


 I have spoken to a teacher who has told me this information. So, stand your ground if you want to take your child out for a holiday.


Reception year is more about settling in and adjusting to school life. They will learn to write phonetically (which is honestly a load of shite but I won't go into that, as that is a post in itself). 

They learn to read which is lovely as my son had book each week to practice at home and he loves reading now.

They go on trips which is so much fun as most children love to be like a grown-up especially when it is away from the family.

They will explore and learn all about the world, it will help them understand others.

it is also a testing time for a child as they need to learn to get on and share with other children. Some children are bossier whilst others can be shy. 

This is life and I believe something good for the child to learn about different types of personality. Using skills are adapting and working out what way would be best to get the result they are searching for.

It will change them but for the good. They will grow as we all do and develop that much further. But don't worry because they not alone as others are going through the same experience.



Cheers for reading X

Shank You Very Much
3 Little Buttons

6 comments:

  1. Great advice #globalblogging@_karendennis

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  2. Popping back #dreamteam@-karendennis

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  3. Such a special and emotional time when kiddies start school! #dreamteam

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  4. Reception is such a lovely start to the school journey I am gutted that my twins have missed so much of it due to lockdown #DreamTeamLinky

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  5. Awww that's a really lovely letter and so true. It can be very daunting sending your first one off to school, but when they are ready for adventure, they need to be able to go and enjoy. Thank you for sharing this with the #DreamTeamLinky xx

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  6. My youngest starts school in September and it feels like a big deal because he is my baby even though I have been through it with my older two! Thanks for linking up with #dreamteamlinky

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