The girl in the story keeps thinking of all sorts of wild (and funny) things that could happen when she starts school – from the rhino who'll block the school gate to the bear who'll take her chair – and it takes her sweet, wise granny to reassure her and suggest that the rhino and the bear might actually turn out to be quite nice. Get creative join your favourite characters from the Youtube success show, bringing to life traditional nursery rhymes and unique songs. But no nursery/pre-school will expect perfection; they’ll be used to dealing with accidents and will have a cupboard somewhere stuffed to the brim with wipes and spare pants.

14 books to get kids ready for school and nursery

And because of the pandemic this year, a lot of nurseries and childminders are planning to do longer settling in sessions.As well as covering all the basics of the first few days and preparing kids for what's to come, there's also the cheering sound to press on every page. Please tick if you would like to receive news, offers and information from our trusted and carefully selected partners that we think you might like. The books we've chosen below are all perfect for introducing children to the idea of starting nursery or pre-school, featuring characters going through the same experiences, with positive outcomes and messages. Dr Gurney says, “Try and get your child used to being in different environments and socialising with other people. The clever front and back illustrations hint at the happy ending and how reluctance turns to excitement.

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We also love the map-like bird's-eye-vew of the school on the inside covers: a really good way to show your child all the different rooms there might be at their school – and what they're all for. Suitable for children aged between two and four years old, this interactive sound book is a highly entertaining way of introducing little ones to nursery.A great way to get your child ready for what lies ahead, and help them deal with the new routine once the Big Day comes, is to find some tried-and-tested books that walk your child through the patterns of the school day – and even get them excited for the friends they'll make and the fun things they'll learn and do.

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Dr Gurney says, “In the weeks leading up to your baby’s first day, try and change up some of those roles, so they get used to different people. Written by an experienced educational consultant and featuring engaging illustrations by artist Chris Dickason.For more books about starting school or nursery see our Starting school or nursery booklist on Words for Life. The teachers/helpers will love you if you can teach your little one to put on their jumper/coat/hat/gloves, even if zips are beyond them yet. In the early days they won’t even know the names of most children and helpers so it will take some time for quality information to emerge. Gaining an insight into children's favourite activities can also prove helpful during those initial nursery sessions, these can act as a comforting reminder of home and help children engage with their new environment.