This comprehensive document contains over 70 pages of information that will help teachers to prepare for the first few weeks of Kindergarten (or Prep, Foundation, Pre-Primary or Reception). It has been updated for the 2025 school year.
Included:
SECTION 1: First Day Activities
SECTION 2: Fine Motor Activities
SECTION 3: Colour activities
SECTION 4: Name Activities
SECTION 5: Literacy Activities (including a list of recommended books)
SECTION 6: Numeracy Activities
SECTION 7: Establishing Expectations
SECTION 8: Simple Art and Craft ideas
SECTION 9: Well-being
SECTION 10: Important Thoughts - buying classroom resources, classroom decorating, what makes a good teacher?
SECTION 11: Recommended Websites and Resources
SECTION 12: What next?
A sample timetable is also included, as well as an editable weekly timetable.
I include many activity and resource recommendations in this guide- and let you know who's created them! There are some that have been created by me - these can be found in a bundle to complement this handbook: First Weeks of Kindergarten Bundle.