(Add a photo/picture of the child here)

I’m Going to a New School!

(Add a photo/picture of the new school here)

Soon, I am going to a new school!

(Add some photos/pictures of big landmarks on the drive/bus-ride to school or

a picture of the school bus)

On the way to school, I will see _________________,

(You can add a photo/picture of the new teacher here)

My new teacher’s name is _______________________

They will help me learn new things.

(You can add a photo/picture of the classroom here)

My new classroom looks like this!

(Add a photo/picture of the child waving hello here)

I can make lots of new friends at school. I can say “Hi! I’m

____________________,” to the kids in my class.

(Add a photo/picture of the new school’s playground here)

I can play games at lunch time with my friends.

(Add a photo/picture of the child smiling here, possibly in the new school’s

playground)

My new school is a safe, happy place!

Dear Parent/s,

Starting a new school year can be an exciting experience, however

some children with SLI can find change difficult to manage. You can

support your child to prepare for these changes by:

Visiting the new school with your child,

Talking about landmarks on the journey to school with your

child,

Meeting your child’s new teacher, and introducing your child to

them,

Visiting your child’s new classroom, and

Playing on the playground.

You might find it helpful to go to your child’s new school with them

to meet their teacher and look around the classroom. You may also

like to go back on the weekend so that they can play in the

playground while it is empty.

Supporting your child these changes can help to create a positive

and nurturing experience for your child.

Have lots of fun at your new school!

It takes a village to raise a child,

and a whole school to optimise language growth.