Getting Ready for Reception — Starting School Stars | Nursery

A practical resource designed to help Nursery and preschool practitioners prepare children for the transition to Reception. Created by an experienced Reception teacher and aligned with the EYFS framework, this resource supports you to focus on what really matters when it comes to school readiness — building children’s emotional, social, communication and physical foundations so they arrive in Reception feeling confident, capable and ready to learn.

What’s Included?

• Activities and guidance covering five key areas of school readiness:
  • Emotional readiness
  • Social readiness
  • Communication skills
  • Physical readiness
  • Practical readiness
• Starting School Stars overview display posters to support children and families

Why Teachers Love It

• Focuses on meaningful, developmentally appropriate readiness rather than academic checklists
• Supports practitioners to have confident conversations with children and families about transition
• Covers all the key areas of readiness in one accessible resource
• Helps children build the foundations they need to thrive in Reception
• Practical and easy to use in the lead up to transition

How Can I Use This Resource?

• Use in the summer term to support transition preparation in your Nursery or preschool setting
• Work through each area of readiness with children in the weeks leading up to starting school
• Share the Starting School Stars posters with children and families to build excitement and confidence
• Use alongside move up day activities for a fully connected transition experience
• Support conversations with parents and carers about what school readiness really means

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