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Adults like to talk about ‘big school’. This can make the change seem scary for some children
The Conversation
02/12/2025
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Abstract
Starting school is a time of great anticipation and excitement for young children and families. The buildup can last for months as children go to orientation days, and families prepare with new uniforms, bags and lunch boxes. Significant adults in the child’s life are eager to celebrate this time.
As anticipation builds, excited adults often ask children questions about starting or going to “big school” next year, and remind them of the changes that being a “big school kid” will bring.
Though well-meaning and aimed at building excitement and preparation, these statements can actually make the move to school feel big and scary for children. How can you talk about school instead?
Details
- Title
- Adults like to talk about ‘big school’. This can make the change seem scary for some children
- Creators
- Kelly Simpson - Southern Cross University
- Publication Details
- The Conversation
- Publisher
- The Conversation Media Group Ltd
- Identifiers
- 991013334228302368
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Education
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Magazine article