Starting Prep is a big step — for children and their grown-ups. This easy-to-read digital guide is packed with practical, therapist-approved tips to help you feel confident about supporting your child as they get ready for school.
Created by the Skills to Grow team, this resource focuses on the skills that really matter for a positive start to Prep — beyond knowing letters and numbers. You’ll find clear explanations, everyday examples, and simple strategies you can use at home, at kindy, or in the lead-up to school.
Inside this guide, you’ll find tips for supporting:
Following routines and directions
Speaking to adults
Emotional regulation and coping with big feelings
Independence skills like packing bags, toileting, and eating
Social skills, play, and peer interactions
Early communication and learning readiness
This download is ideal for parents of children who:
Are starting Prep next year
Are a little anxious or need extra support with transitions
Have developmental delays or additional learning needs
Are neurodivergent and benefit from clear, predictable strategies
No fancy equipment needed — just realistic, doable ideas that fit into busy family life.
📄 Format: Digital PDF download
👨👩👧 Best for: Parents and caregivers of Prep-aged children
🧠 Created by: Paediatric Speech Pathologists & Occupational Therapists
Because readiness isn’t about being “perfect” — it’s about feeling safe, supported, and ready to learn.
Starting Prep is a big step — for children and their grown-ups. This easy-to-read digital guide is packed with practical, therapist-approved tips to help you feel confident about supporting your child as they get ready for school.
Created by the Skills to Grow team, this resource focuses on the skills that really matter for a positive start to Prep — beyond knowing letters and numbers. You’ll find clear explanations, everyday examples, and simple strategies you can use at home, at kindy, or in the lead-up to school.
Inside this guide, you’ll find tips for supporting:
Following routines and directions
Speaking to adults
Emotional regulation and coping with big feelings
Independence skills like packing bags, toileting, and eating
Social skills, play, and peer interactions
Early communication and learning readiness
This download is ideal for parents of children who:
Are starting Prep next year
Are a little anxious or need extra support with transitions
Have developmental delays or additional learning needs
Are neurodivergent and benefit from clear, predictable strategies
No fancy equipment needed — just realistic, doable ideas that fit into busy family life.
📄 Format: Digital PDF download
👨👩👧 Best for: Parents and caregivers of Prep-aged children
🧠 Created by: Paediatric Speech Pathologists & Occupational Therapists
Because readiness isn’t about being “perfect” — it’s about feeling safe, supported, and ready to learn.
