We will be talking all about transitions this week at The Children’s House – whether it is a transition next year to a new class, a new preschool or a new primary school! Discussing upcoming change with children in an appropriate way is so important, to help them prepare themselves for it  – some children don’t like the idea of any change, so normalising it can help them feel prepared & positive about it. To this end, we will be talking about changing classes or schools, & asking past students/siblings to come in to talk to the children about going to primary school, show them schoolbags, uniforms etc & talk about the important things like what to bring for their lunch!! We will also be bringing the children who will be starting in Sallins primary school next September for a visit on Friday, to see the classrooms & the layout of the school.

Also, on Thursday we will be doing the Big Toddle to raise money for Barnardos Children’s Charity to support vulnerable children in Ireland, so if your child wants to dress up as a Superhero please let them feel free!!

Mary Had a Little Lamb

Mary had a little lamb,
Whose fleece was white as snow.
And everywhere that Mary went,
The lamb was sure to go.

It followed her to school one day,
Which was against the rules,
It made the children laugh & play,
To see a lamb at school!