How to get your kids ready.

• Teach them good behaviour - putting their hand up to speak, listening while others talk and concentrating.
• Practise crossing the road with them.
• Boost seft-esteem by using words such as 'helpful', 'kind' and 'responsible'.
• Read to them as much as possible - this will help boost their confidence.
• Talk with your child as much as possible about school.
• Encourage more play and less TV - register them for activities such as team sports, gym or ballet.
• Give them more responsibilities by involving them in home chores such as tidying up and setting up the table.
• Encourage drawing, writing, singing and dancing.
• Provide a healthy balanced diet and ensure they get plenty of sleep.
• Most importantly, give them lots of support and love.