
07/30/2025
πEstablishing a predictable routine is essential for helping your child feel secure and reducing anxiety. Talk through the daily schedule so they know what to expect each day. Share your child's sensory needs with teachers and staff, so they can make appropriate accommodations, such as providing a quiet space or sensory tools. Pack sensory items like headphones, fidget toys, or a favorite comfort object to help your child self-regulate during the school day. Visiting the school ahead of time allows your child to become familiar with the environment and meet staff, which can ease first-day jitters. Additionally, practicing transitions at homeβrole-playing moving between classes or activitiesβcan help your child adjust more smoothly to the new routine and reduce stress.
-Ms. Paula π