Join Karen in a conversation with Andrea Peras, Early Years Consultation with Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic School Board, Kataisha McQueen, Early Years Consultant with Grand Erie District School Board and Laura MacEachern, DECE with Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic School Board, as we talk about our littlest learners starting school!  We will talk about how families can prepare for their littles to start school, how to build relationships with the school team and how to support our littlest learners in this next stage!Episode Highlights:(00:08) Starting School(09:37) Preparing for Kindergarten Transition(17:50) Fostering Early Learning Through Play(27:12) Enhancing Learning Through Play-Based Education(31:24) Supporting Families Through School Transitions(36:54) Encouraging Multilingualism for Childhood Development(48:00) Building Relationships for Lifelong Learning(51:38) Celebrating Community Support in EducationThis podcast is brought to you by the City of Brantford Children's Services and Early Learning and Child and Family Services of Grand Erie (CFSGE).This podcast is hosted by Karen Bulmer. Karen has worked with children and families for over 20 years at Child and Family Services. She is currently the Service Manager for the Child Development Unit with CFSGE.  Through this position, Karen works with her team to provide a wide variety of programming and support for families through EarlyON Child and Family Centre programming.  Karen is an avid podcast listener, enjoyer of music, craft enthusiast and lover of books!  Resources mentioned in this episode:Find more information about the Mind Up! ProgramConnect with the Lansdowne Children’s CentreSee more on Dr. Jean Clinton’s workSee more on Dr. Stuart Shanker’s workRead about the MEHRIT CentreHere’s more on Woodview and Contact Brant, that were mentioned as resourcesGet info on the Grand Erie District School Board’s Welcome Centre that Kataisha mentionedRegister for Kindergarten in the Grand Erie District School Board or at the Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic School Board. Connect on social media:Follow The Messiness of Parenting Pod on InstagramFollow CFSGE on Facebook or InstagramFollow the Brant Haldimand and Norfolk Catholic District School Board on...

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