Books about starting school make such a difference

There's so much for them to take on when they start a new school or they're in a new class. New rules, new teacher, often a kind of sensory overload, so their capacity to make friends is diminished. But here is step 4 for helping a child adapt to school: read books about starting school. Age-appropriate books about starting school and discussing the stories with your child. They can really provide a positive perspective on the experience and open up conversations about any fears our children might have or questions that they might have. They really can be so helpful. Books that feature characters overcoming first day jitters or the reluctance to go in is so reassuring for children that their feelings are normal.