It’s the first weeks of the school year and, no doubt, the tears – mostly from the grown-ups – have been flowing freely.
The emotions and fears are natural, says Kindergarten teacher and Federation Executive member Dianne Byers.
She shares her tips for a successful transition – “routine” with a dash more “routine” – and what to expect on an edition of Radio National’s Life Matters. Listen to the interview at http://radio.abc.net.au/programitem/pgQVeMyWWV?play=true.
And just so you know, an afternoon meltdown by a tired and drained Kindy student is completely normal!