Episode Summary:In this episode, we dive into the topic of school readiness. With our combined 30 years of experience working with children, we share insights, strategies, and research-based tips to prepare kids for the transition to formal schooling. Whether you're a parent, clinician, or educator, this episode is packed with valuable information to ensure children are socially, emotionally, and practically ready to thrive in school.
 
Key Takeaways:

School Readiness vs. School Preparation:


School Readiness: Focuses on emotional and social skills, such as resilience, self-regulation, and independence.
School Preparation: Includes academic skills like writing their name, counting, and recognizing letters and sounds.

Importance of Social and Emotional Skills:

Key skills for success include managing emotions, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and communication.
Social connections and emotional regulation create a foundation for academic learning.

Practical Skills to Develop:

Independence in self-care (toileting, dressing, managing personal belongings).
Fine motor skills (cutting with scissors, using a glue stick, and drawing).
Gross motor skills (core strength and postural stability).

Pre-Literacy Skills:

Recognizing sounds, syllables, and basic concepts like "top" and "bottom."
Developing the ability to follow multi-step instructions and understand temporal concepts like "before" and "after."

Health and Medical Checks:

Ensure children have up-to-date vision and hearing tests. Early intervention can prevent future learning barriers.

Individualized Decisions:

Consider each child's unique development and personality when deciding on school readiness.

Practical Tips for Parents and Clinicians:

Incorporate play-based learning to build confidence and resilience.
Encourage independence with tasks like opening lunchboxes or dressing.
Focus on cognitive exercises to develop executive function and attention.

Resources Mentioned:

Lizzy and Emily's research-based courses for child development and pre-literacy.
Preschool Language Acquisition (PLA) course for speech and language milestones.

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Lizzy Dawson
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Emily Mackie
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