Author:Dr Helen Likierman,Dr Valerie Muter
Starting school can be an anxious time for many children, but there are simple steps you can take to prepare yourself and your pre-school child.
Written by experienced child psychologists, Top Tips for Starting School will help you to:
- Encourage your child to develop good social skills and friendships
- Improve your child's use of language
- Develop preparatory reading, number and writing skills
- Promote emotional well-being
And much more!
quick, easy and commonsense advice on how to prepare a child for school
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