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The School Toolkit
$30
What's Included:
- Suitable for 3-9 Year Olds
- Printable Worksheets
- Engaging Activities
- Practical Tools and Strategies
- Expert Guidance
- Lifetime Access
Perfect for Children Who
- Are starting school for the first time
- Are returning to school and feeling hesitant
- Struggle with separation anxiety
- Worry about taking the bus or driving to school
- Miss their parent when they are at school
- Struggle to complete their morning routine without nagging
- Don’t know their teacher well
- Are hesitant, slow-to-warm, or struggle with confidence
- Aren’t sure how to resolve conflict without a parent
- Fight with their friends at school
- Have big meltdowns after school
- Cling, cry, and hold on to their parent at school drop-off
- Ask to go home in the middle of the day
- Struggle to find an assertive voice during conflict
- Don’t want to go to school
- Want to feel more confident at school
Jess VanderWier
HELP YOUR CHILD CONFIDENTLY GO TO SCHOOL
Here’s a Sneak Peek at the Printable Worksheets
Parents & Children
Who’s This Printable For?
You have a child starting school this year and want to ensure they feel prepared for this big change.
Your child doesn’t want to go to school. They cry, whine, and cling to your leg at drop-off. You want to help them feel brave and strong to go to school while keeping a strong bond with you.
Your child is worried about what school will look like, how it will feel to be on the bus, or what they will do if a friend is mean. You want to help your worried child feel confident when you aren’t right there.
LIFE CHANGING STORIES
From Real Parents Just Like You
This is an amazing resource! We started working through it a few weeks ago and my sensitive one, who's starting JK next week, has loved it. Every time someone asks how she's feeling about school she identifies feeling nervous and then legit says "but I have a work book that helps". I won't lie, I hesitated buying it because as a therapist myself I felt confident supporting the transition but there's something about her having the physical pages to go back to that seems to have really helped her.
Just spent a nice 30-40 minutes going thru the school toolkit. We decided we'd put the 'after school calm down' examples on the fridge so she could remember some options. After I told her firmly that no, she can't spit on me, she proceed to tantrum, and in the next 20 minutes while I worked outside on a project, she practiced being angry and going thru all the options on the sheet.
This toolkit is exactly what I needed to prepare my sensitive daughter for starting kinder. The 5-step-plan helped us show her exactly what to expect when starting school. She went on her first day feeling so confident! Thank you!
Jess, I found the school toolkit so helpful. I loved the ‘get to know my teacher’ section. It helped my daughter feel safe with her teacher once school started. It’s still hanging on my fridge. Thank you.
My highly sensitive son was very fearful of taking the bus or even talking to his teacher. We are using the 5-step plan to make the transition to school next year easier, and it’s already feeling like it will be much better for him! Thank you!
As someone who did your separations and goodbyes course and school toolkit last year I can honestly say it's the BEST thing we did to prepare our little one to go to junior kindergarten. She was so prepared, no tears at drop off, and we felt good too! HIGHLY recommend to every single parent!!!
My daughter and I both loved the sheet she got to fill out about herself! The whole toolkit was perfect!
Oh man this toolkit has been life changing for both of us. Thank you! Started some great conversations and role playing for preschool.
Need to thank you for the school toolkit. Started it on the weekend... today was the first day my sensitive 4 year old didn't have a huge meltdown at drop off. When I picked her up she told me how she remembered that I loved her and even showed me the love note I gave her from the toolkit. The work you and your team does changes lives. Thank you so much!!!
Let’s do it!
Toolkit Pricing
$30
What's Included:
- Suitable for 3-9 Year Olds
- Printable Worksheets
- Engaging Activities
- Practical Tools and Strategies
- Expert Guidance
- Lifetime Access
The gold standard
School Can Be Fun!
This toolkit is designed with children ages 3-9 in mind.
Printable Worksheets
Featuring topics such as problem-solving, missing a parent, using a strong voice, getting to know the teacher, after-school meltdowns, and more!
Use our 5-step plan to help prepare your child to go to school (whether it’s their first time or they are a returning student)!
Practical Tools and Strategies
You’ll find questions to ask your child after school, love notes to put in their lunch, and other tools to help you feel close with your child.
Expert Guidance
This toolkit was created by experts in child development who know that separation is the reason for most of the common struggles kids have at school.
Lifetime Access
Print this toolkit as many times as you need to for your kids! Come back to it for years to come.
YOU’RE PROBABLY WONDERING…
Frequently Asked Questions
What age is The School Toolkit appropriate for?
The School Toolkit was created with children ages 3-9 in mind.
Is this a one-time use toolkit, or can I print it multiple times for my children?
You can print it off as often as you like for use in your household or classroom! This toolkit will help you for years to come as your child grows and faces new school struggles.
We ask that you do not forward or share The School Toolkit with anyone else in accordance with our licence terms and conditions.
If you love the toolkit and want to share it with your friends and family, please send them the link to purchase it directly!
I’m a teacher / therapist / professional. Can I use The School Toolkit?
Absolutely! The toolkit was created with professional use in mind as well. Your purchase of The School Toolkit gives you a licence for your home or classroom only.
What if my child doesn’t like colouring? Will they still find this helpful?
Absolutely! Though the toolkit includes colouring, we’ve also included many activities and worksheets that don’t. Your child can still complete the five-step plan to prepare them to start school without needing to colour anything.
Is this helpful for neurodivergent children?
Absolutely. The toolkit was created with neurodivergent children in mind.
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