Starting School, Preschool, Day-care, Kindy, Extracurricular Activities – A Reassuring Letter

Starting at somewhere or something brand new - whether it’s school, kindy, day-care, preschool or an extracurricular activity can bring big feelings. Excitement, nerves, curiosity, and even wobbly moments are all completely normal. As parents, we want to ease our child’s worries, build their confidence, and help them feel ready for their first big day, but finding the right words to reassure them can be tricky. That’s where Bianca the Brave Mermaid & Bobby the Bold Mer-boy come in!

This real letter, delivered straight to your child’s post box, has been written by an Early Childhood Educator in consultation with a psychologist to provide a gentle, age-appropriate way to navigate the emotions of starting somewhere / something new. Through the heartfelt undersea story of their first-ever day at the Coral Reef Academy, Bianca and Bobby help children feel prepared, reassured, and excited about their own big adventure.

🌟 Please note: If your child is moving up to a new class within their existing school, kindy, preschool, or activity, we have a separate letter available here that focuses on helping them adjust to changes in an existing environment.

What’s Inside the Envelope?

📜 A Letter from Bianca the Brave Mermaid & Bobby the Bold Mer-Boy
Printed on luxe, thick paper and sealed with a custom, sparkly seashell wax seal, this beautifully illustrated letter helps children build confidence as they start somewhere / something completely new. Bianca and Bobby share how they felt nervous, excited, and unsure on their first day but discovered that new adventures bring new friendships, fun discoveries, and plenty of exciting surprises.

🌊 A Large “You Are Brave At Big New Adventures” Sticker
A shimmering sticker designed to remind children that they are brave, capable, and ready for their new adventure. Perfect to stick on a school bag, water bottle, or lunchbox as a confidence-boosting cue.

🎶 A Fun & Encouraging New Start Poem
A gentle rhyme to help children feel brave and excited about their first day.

🖍️ Colouring-In Pages
Encourages creativity while reinforcing the messages.

Why Parents Love This Letter

✔️ Makes Parenting Easier – Provides a ready-made, magical way to talk about starting something new without stress.
✔️ Supports a Smooth Transition – Helps children feel prepared, positive, and less overwhelmed about their big first day.
✔️ Builds Confidence & Resilience – Encourages kids to trust themselves, embrace change, and look forward to new experiences.
✔️ Expert-Backed & Reassuring – Written by an Early Childhood Educator in consultation with a psychologist to ensure it is age-appropriate, gentle, and supportive.
✔️ Creates a Special Mailbox Moment – Because nothing beats the magic of receiving a real letter addressed just to them!