Year 2 brings big changes, and a little preparation makes all the difference.
Even though starting school feels like a distant memory, Year 2 quietly raises the bar. Expectations increase, learning becomes more formal, the pace quickens, and there’s less time for play. For many children, this shift can feel unsettling and for parents, it can be hard to know how best to help. This friendly, easy-to-read guide walks you through exactly what changes to expect in Year 2 and gives you practical, realistic ways to support your child at home.
This three-page companion helps you feel informed, prepared and confident, so you can support your child’s learning, independence and emotional wellbeing as they move into this new stage. It’s especially helpful if friendship dynamics start to wobble during the transition, making it a perfect partner to Making Friends or Getting On and Falling Out. A small guide that offers big reassurance and sets your child up to thrive in Year 2.
Year 2 brings big changes, and a little preparation makes all the difference.
Even though starting school feels like a distant memory, Year 2 quietly raises the bar. Expectations increase, learning becomes more formal, the pace quickens, and there’s less time for play. For many children, this shift can feel unsettling and for parents, it can be hard to know how best to help. This friendly, easy-to-read guide walks you through exactly what changes to expect in Year 2 and gives you practical, realistic ways to support your child at home.
This three-page companion helps you feel informed, prepared and confident, so you can support your child’s learning, independence and emotional wellbeing as they move into this new stage. It’s especially helpful if friendship dynamics start to wobble during the transition, making it a perfect partner to Making Friends or Getting On and Falling Out. A small guide that offers big reassurance and sets your child up to thrive in Year 2.
