With lots of changes on the horizon for students, our focus often shifts to preparing our pupils for their new class or school at this time of year. This important task helps our students enter the new academic year feeling confident and ready to learn!
Here are 5 tips to support transitions this half term:
Involve older students.
Invite older school peers to share their personal experiences of transitioning to a new school or class. These older peers can provide valuable insights and practical advice to help younger students navigate the challenges they might face. Their stories can also offer reassurance and build confidence among newcomers, creating a supportive and empathetic school community.
Get started now.
Make the most of transition day by involving students in the types of activities they will be completing once they join you. For example, introducing your new Year 7 students to Lexia PowerUp now can make literacy sessions run smoother in the new academic year.
Get to know your students.
Take the time to learn as much as you can about your new students, their interests, and their abilities. Lexia’s Auto Placement activity offers a quick and easy way to identify any areas students may need to work on in the new school year.
Make sure your students get to know you!
Make sure your students get to know you by personalising transition resources and letters with photos and information about yourself and the new classroom. This approach helps students feel more at ease by familiarizing them with their new teacher and learning environment before they arrive. Additionally, it demystifies the upcoming changes, reducing anxiety and fostering a sense of connection and comfort.
Provide summer activities to help prepare your new students.
Providing your new class with activities over the summer can help them to prepare for life in your class next year. Visit the myLexia Resource Hub for access to Summer Reading Bingo challenges and Reading At Home Activities.
For more information about how Lexia Core5 Reading or Lexia PowerUp Literacy can help your school in the new academic year, get in touch with our team on 0191 482 1939 or by emailing info@lexiauk.co.uk.
