> Your child may need some extra support if he is starting a new school. Talk with your child about his feelings, both his excitement and his concerns about the new school.
> Visit the school with your child in advance of the first day. Teachers and staff are usually at school a few days before the children start. Peek into your child`s classroom, and if possible, meet the teacher and principal.
> Try to have your child meet a classmate before the first day so they can get acquainted and play together, and so your child will have a friendly face to look for when school begins.
> Don`t build up unrealistic expectations about how wonderful the new school will be, but convey a general sense of optimism about how things will go for your child at the new school.