It's your first day at school!

This is a great game to play with your child when preparing to start primary school. Help your child to create their character and pick a school jumper, then explore the school and find all the different activities to play.

Once the register has been taken, have a go at painting, block-building or making a calm jar. Keep an eye out for fun things to explore in the classroom - is that a butterfly?

Next it's lunchtime, remember to wash your hands, eat up and then to pop to the toilet afterwards. Then, why not explore the playground?

Then it’s home time, wave to all your new friends – you’ll see them again tomorrow.

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