Use 50 Things before You’re 5 to support smooth transitions

We recognise that transition day for school is fast approaching and wanted to draw your attention to the 50 things resources which may be helpful to share with new parents or existing families as it provides a wealth of activities which they could engage with over the summer holiday.

 Here are just a few ways in which you could promote the use of this resource:

• During your new starters meeting or when showing parents around your school, setting or provision you could share the poster cards and app with parents and encourage them to download it onto their phones.​
• In your transition packs or information booklets you could also invite parents to complete some of the challenges over the summer holidays and ask them to share photos with you through your parent’s app or by bringing them into your school or setting when they start.  You could also signpost parents to the 50 things Fridays posts on Warwickshire's Facebook page. ​
• In the new term maybe, you could have your 50 thing Friday and invite parents in to see 50 things activities in action, you could create a mini passport of activities to complete and spend time showing parents how to download and use the app.​
• In the new term maybe, you could also link 50 things activities to home learning activities and share via the online apps which you use to communicate with parents.​

These are just a few ideas, and we are sure you will no doubt think of many more!​

If you do promote 50 things in your school or setting, please do share your ideas and photos with us. We would love to hear about and celebrate your good practice within our briefing

You can download the app here:  50 Things Warwickshire Download the app here