Getting Ready

If children are to get the most out of life at home and at school they need confidence, a willingness to cooperate and communication skills.

CONFIDENCE is

Being able to do things for yourself
Knowing that you are loved and valued for what you are

CONFIDENCE grows

With praise and encouragement
Through trying new things and being successful

COOPERATION is being able

To listen to another person
To take turns
To work and play with others
To share toys
To share the adult’s attention with other children

COMMUNICATION is being able

To have a conversation
To express your needs
To ask questions
To reply to questions
To describe and explain
To talk about the past and the future