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Do you have a child who is about to start school next year? How do you prepare your child to ensure he is not afraid of going to school?

My three year old daughter is about to start playschool next year. Her two older brothers started playschool when they were two years old. The eldest had a terrible time adjusting to school and it took several months before he settled down. The second one had no problem whatsoever and enjoyed the whole experience.

I am not sure what to expect from my daughter but I hope seeing her brothers go off to school every morning and coming home in the afternoon helps her to accept the idea of going to school herself.

Below are some of the steps I am taking to prepare her for school. Doing them is suppose to help allay her fears of the unknown and to tell her of what to expect when she goes to school.

• Taking her to the school once in awhile to introduce her to the new place.

• Preparing all her school outfits including shoes and bag. I wanted her to get used to the idea of having specific outfits she will wear to school.

During the first week of school, I have prepared myself to be available to ensure she adjust well to the new experience. I am hoping that having seen her two brothers and sending them to school together helps her to accept the experience easily.

What is your way of preparing your child for school?