Starting School Archives - Minds of Wonder

Starting School: 6 Recommended Reads

by Nicola | Sep 6, 2018 | Reading, Starting School, Tips for Parents

Starting school can seem overwhelming. We want them to be prepared. But one of the biggest concerns we have as parents, is whether they’re going to be happy. Starting school can feel daunting to young children. So much will be different, from the...

How to Prepare Your Child for School

by Nicola | Aug 30, 2018 | Nutrition, Starting School, Tips for Parents

How to prepare your child for school can feel so daunting. The big day is hurtling towards you way too quickly and before you know it it’s suddenly upon you! They won’t be returning to the familiar surroundings, friends and staff of their preschool, but...

How to Prepare Your Child for Preschool in 8 steps

by Nicola | Jun 14, 2018 | Starting School, Tips for Parents

How to prepare your child for preschool is a question that can loom large in many parent’s minds. It’s a big step in your child’s life as well as yours. It will more than likely be filled with excitement and apprehension; as well as a letting go on...

How to Choose the Right Preschool for Your Child

by Nicola | Apr 14, 2018 | Starting School, Tips for Parents

Time spent at preschool is a time of joy, excitement, wonder and exploration. It’s a time where children’s learning comes through play, hands-on experiences and creativity. But how to choose the right preschool for your child? The first five years of a child’s life is...

How Difficult is it to Choose a Preschool?

by Nicola | Nov 24, 2016 | Play, Starting School

This blog was inspired by my daughter when we started looking at preschools. It seems fitting therefore, for the first post to give you an insight into that story and how it gave rise to Minds of Wonder. How difficult is it to choose a preschool? Armed with my...