Who this is for
This webinar is for parents and carers whose child is due to start nursery, pre-school or Primary 1 in the coming academic year. It is also suitable for those supporting a child with additional needs who is preparing to move into an early school setting.
What you'll learn
OT-based strategies for everyday school readiness skills
Dressing skills for getting ready independently
Lunchbox, school dinners and snack time
Pre-writing skills and pencil readiness
Emotional regulation, attention and social skills
Guidance on supporting children with additional needs
About this course
Starting nursery or school is a big moment — for your child and for you. This 40-minute webinar walks you through the everyday skills children need when they begin, and gives you simple, play-based ways to help build them at home.
It covers dressing, mealtimes, pre-writing, attention and listening, getting along with other children, managing emotions, and supporting children who have additional needs starting out in a new setting.
When you sign up, you also get a 20-page PDF packed with tips, advice and activity ideas to keep, plus a copy of the presentation slides so you can go back to anything at your own pace.
Curriculum
1 module — unlocks in order as you complete each one.
- 1Video
Getting Ready for School!
Your instructor
Grace Magennis
Paediatric Occupational Therapist
Grace Magennis is a Children's Occupational Therapist, Sensory Integration Practitioner, and founder of The Sensory Submarine. With extensive postgraduate training and specialist experience, Grace supports autistic children and young people, those with ADHD, developmental delay, DCD, physical and learning disabilities, sensory processing differences, and a wide range of additional needs. Her practical, evidence-based and neuroaffirming approach equips parents, educators and professionals with simple, effective strategies to support children's development, regulation, learning and participation in everyday life.