As our children settle into school, there are a number of ways in which we can help them to be successful through what we do every day to both ease the home/school transfer, and provide a well-ordered routine and smooth running home environment for children. Here are some of the ways we can do this before school:

- Wake your child in plenty of time to get up, get dressed and have breakfast without rushing and worrying about the time. If your child is a bit of a daydreamer, they may need more support in not becoming distracted and drifting off to play or watch TV before they are ready. It is a good idea to say that no TV or playing can happen until they are dressed for school and have had breakfast.
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