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School Readiness: Important things to remember

School Readiness: Important things to remember

Today is the last video in my School Readiness Challenge.

Going to school marks the start of a 13 year journey…for you and for your child.

Inevitably, there’ll be ups and downs, but there is one important thing that I encourage you to remember.

In the 3 minute video below, I share perhaps the most important tip of all in the hope that it will make your child’s transition to school a successful one.

For today though, remember that your time with your child is precious.

Take these moments before your child starts school and cherish them!

It’s my sincere hope that the ideas I’ve shared will help your child to thrive at school next year.

Sonja Walker

 

 

 

School Readiness: Orientation Days

School Readiness: Orientation Days

This year, your child might get the chance to spend a morning at the school that they will be attending next year. Some schools have one orientation day – others have three or four Orientation days are important for your child because the more familiar they are with the people and places that will be… Continue Reading

School Readiness: The things your child avoids

School Readiness: The things your child avoids

If your child avoids activities that require the use of their fine motor skills, I encourage you to watch the 3 minute video below. Developmentally and physiologically, good fine motor skills are not only important for your child’s school readiness, but they also build children’s self-esteem and independence. And the good news is that practising them… Continue Reading