Podcasts about kindergarten readiness

In this episode I talk all about the hot topic that is kindergarten readiness.Does it need to be a thing? Can we shift the language around it? You bet we can.I share ideas for what is considered readiness and why we need to stop teaching K material to anyone but kindergarteners.Know a friend who loves early childhood? Share this podcast. Lot's more topics, tips, and fun on Instagram @prek.spotFor awesome merch and more info visit Pre-KSpot.comEven more free content inside out our weekly newsletter! Join today.We have so many amazing resources and FREEBIES just for you.

It's almost time for kids who were babies through the pandemic to start kindergarten – but are they ready? In the latest episode of Young & Healthy, host Kate Setter talks with Dr. Kristin Copeland, Dr. Lauren Porter, and Vera Brooks from Cincinnati Public Schools about kindergarten readiness and child development.   Listeners will learn what educators look for when assessing readiness and how the measures we took in 2020 and 2021 can impact classroom outcomes. Our guests delve into their work with kindergarteners, offering insights from their recent study that includes findings about effects the COVID-19 pandemic has had on early childhood education. They share steps parents can take now to ensure their children are ready for kindergarten, highlighting the importance of fostering a nurturing and stimulating environment.  Don't miss this important conversation that will provide listeners with actionable steps to support every child's journey into kindergarten.  Resources:  To read more about the study, visit: Study Confirms Fears that COVID Pandemic Reduced Kindergarten Readiness - Research Horizons (cincinnatichildrens.org)

The kids are out of school, we get to make memories with them doing things we usually don't have time to do throughout the school year, and we get to stay up late! So, what can we do this summer to help get our kiddos ready for school? In Episode 35, we're talking about the exact areas you should focus on when getting your child ready for Kindergarten, strategies for us (parents) to use with our children to prepare them, and 3 ways you can focus on these skills this summer. These Parent Corner episodes are where I share my experiences and expertise as a teacher and parent to help you navigate this preschool journey.Episode Highlights:1. Kindergarten Readiness domains and areas of development2. Strategies for us (parents) to use with our children to help them get ready for K3. 3 ways you can focus on these skills this summerResources Mentioned: Kindergarten Readiness Checklisthttps://chantymacias.myflodesk.com/kreadiness Preschool Activity Packswww.chantymacias.com/shop/preschoolEpisode 32-34Check out all of my favorites for preschool and beyond:https://www.amazon.com/shop/chantymaciasConnect with your podcast host:www.chantymacias.com/workshophttps://www.instagram.com/chanty.maciashttps://www.chantymacias.com/contactThis show/post may contain affiliate links. We only share what we absolutely love so if you decide you love it too, I may earn a small commission when you purchase from the link I shared. Thank you!Mentioned in this episode:Will I see you at the conference?What if you could kick teacher/homeschool burnout to the curb and feel rejuvenated and ready to take on the next school year with joy and ease? Educate and Rejuvenate is the LIVE virtual conference for Pre-K through 6th-grade teachers and homeschool parents to work smarter (not harder!) and live their best lives. There will be two FULL DAYS of sessions that you can attend LIVE on July 16 & 17 PLUS more than 60 pre-recorded sessions. You'll soak up a wide variety of inspiration, unique teaching tips, innovative educational strategies, and mindset hacks from seasoned teachers, children's book authors, professional motivational speakers, homeschool moms, and life coaches... all from the comfort of your home! I'll be presenting 3 Keys to Preschool Homeschool Success! Get your tickets today: https://www.educateandrejuvenate.com/?aff=168

Hey Food Allergy Mama, Up until now, you might have been able to keep your child safe with you. But now, as kindergarten or preschool is looming,  it's time to allow someone else to take care of them; Ugh. I know how hard this is! So many people don't understand food allergies, and it's a scary thought to leave your child in a place that could have allergens everywhere. I focus a lot on educating those around your child, which is super important, but today, I want to go over 3 vital things you can do to empower your child as they become more independent. We'll even dive into ways to tell if your child is ready to self-carry their epinephrine. If you have a food allergy child gearing up for preschool, kindergarten, or grade school, this episode about kindergarten readiness is essential. I'm praying and cheering for you! Corinna Next Steps: 1. Subscribe to this podcast, and give it a review.  Your review makes the podcast easier to find for families that need it. 2. Grab the School Food Allergy Template & School Success Pack (Psst, You get The School Success Pack for 40% off when you buy it WITH the School Food Allergy Template - Just add it at checkout). 3. Get the free resources: Food Allergy Kids Empowerment Guide(for kids aged 2-7): https://www.friendlypantry.com/fa-kids-empowerment-guide   4. Read The Blog: http://www.friendlypantry.com/blog/162-kindergarten-readiness-a-food-allergy-parents-guide   5. Listen to Related Episodes: 7 Food Allergy Myths & Errors I've Made, And What To Do Instead Truth Bomb: Why Educating Teachers About Food Allergies is Crucial, Whether You Have a 504 Allergy Plan or Not Two Ways To Develop Your Allergy Letter Template For School    

Deeply passionate about early education, Denita Dinger promotes cultivating curiosity and autonomy in young learners by fostering environments rich in opportunities for play and natural growth—guiding principles she lives by to help ignite a love for lifelong learning in children. Denita discusses the often-misguided focus on kindergarten readiness and how it can detract from the truly valuable skills of perseverance, independence, and teamwork. She emphasizes the importance of going beyond traditional academic metrics — allowing children to lead their play, take risks, and naturally develop critical thinking and motor skills at their own pace. As Teacher Tom and Denita share their insights, they delve into the harmful impact of fear-mongering in education and the importance of creating learning environments that foster genuine curiosity and lifelong learning. Teacher Tom's Podcast is all about taking play seriously. In each episode, Teacher Tom inspires early childhood educators, parents, and other listeners with information, techniques, and best practices to provide children an authentic play-filled childhood. “This idea of kindergarten readiness or school readiness is getting in the way of true readiness, of empowering children with the skills that they're going to need much, much longer.”  — Denita Dinger Guest Bio: Denita Dinger has traveled the globe since 2009 leading empowering and inspiring keynotes and workshops to all sorts of adults with children in their lives. As her work with children in her former family child care program — and current, child-led, multi-age school — has evolved, so has her message. What began as her first consulting company, Play Counts, evolved to a name that better reflects her message: Listen to the Children. Denita's work includes operating Kaleidoscope Play School (a three-morning-a-week, child-led, ages 2-10 school), coaching, keynotes, workshops, and online training. She doesn't just talk the talk; she walks the walk. Her trainings are inspired by what she learns from children. She has co-authored three books: Let Them Play: An Early Childhood UNcurriculum, Let's Play, and Let's All Play. Host Bio: “Teacher Tom” Hobson is an early childhood educator, international speaker, education consultant, teacher of teachers, parent educator, and author. He is best known, however, for his namesake blog, Teacher Tom's Blog, where he has posted daily for over a decade, chronicling the life and times of his little preschool in the rain-soaked Pacific Northwest corner of the USA. For nearly two decades, Teacher Tom was the sole employee of the Woodland Park Cooperative School, a parent-owned and operated school knit together by Teacher Tom's democratic, progressive play-based pedagogy. Teacher Tom came into teaching through the backdoor, so to speak, having enrolled his own child in a cooperative preschool, where he began working daily in his daughter's classroom as an assistant teacher under the tutelage of veteran educators — although he'll be the first to tell you that most of what he learned came from the children themselves. When it was time for his daughter to move on, he “stayed behind.” Today, Teacher Tom shares his play-based pedagogy through online e-courses for early childhood educators; produces online early childhood conferences; consults with organizations about his “Family Schools” program; and inspires early-years audiences around the world (Greece, UK, Iceland, Australia, China, Vietnam, New Zealand, Canada, and across the US) both virtually and in-person with his engaging views on early childhood education, play, and pedagogy. He was pressured by his blog readers into authoring his first book, aptly named Teacher Tom's First Book, and is thrilled about the 2023 release of Teacher Tom's Second Book. Resources mentioned in this episode: Mirasee Teacher Tom's website: TeacherTomsWorld.com Denita's website: Kaleidoscope Play SchoolDenita's Facebook Page: Listen to the ChildrenDenita's Intagram Page: @listen.tothechildrenDenita's Linkedin Page: Denita DingerLet's Play: (Un)Curriculum Early Learning Adventures BookPeter GrayCredits: Host: Teacher Tom Hobson Producer: Michi Lantz Supervising Producer: Cynthia Lamb Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario Executive Producer: Danny Iny Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio Music credits: Track Title: Blueberry Jam Jam Artist: Simen Andreas Writer: Simen Knudsen Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION Track Title: Childlike Wonder Artist: Reveille Writer: Brendan St. Gelais Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION Track Title: Tick Tock Artist: Ivy Bakes Writer: Erick Pena Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION Special effects credits: 24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market. To catch the great episodes coming up on Teacher Tom's Podcast, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channelor your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people. Episode transcript: Rethinking Kindergarten Readiness (Denita Dinger).

We all know our kiddos do so much more on their own than we expect at school, so why don't they do the same at home? What if you could get your kids ready for Kindergarten but focus on building their independence, more specifically, before they start Kinder? In Episode 32, we're talking about what Kindergarten Readiness actually means, why independence is so important at this stage, and how we can help our kiddos with self-regulation and doing tasks independently. These Parent Corner episodes are where I share my experiences and expertise as a teacher and parent to help you navigate this preschool journey.Episode Highlights:1. What Kindergarten Readiness actually means2. Why independence is so important at this stage3. How we can help our kiddos with self-regulation and doing tasks independentlyResources Mentioned: You'll love this workshop | Let's Get Ready for Kindergartenwww.chantymacias.com/workshopKindergarten Readiness Checklisthttps://chantymacias.myflodesk.com/kreadiness Preschool Activity Packswww.chantymacias.com/shop/preschoolCheck out all of my favorites for preschool and beyond:https://www.amazon.com/shop/chantymaciasConnect with your podcast host:www.chantymacias.com/workshophttps://www.instagram.com/chanty.maciashttps://www.chantymacias.com/contactThis show/post may contain affiliate links. We only share what we absolutely love so if you decide you love it too, I may earn a small commission when you purchase from the link I shared. Thank you!Mentioned in this episode:Let's Get Ready for Kinder | Sign up for the workshopchantymacias.com/workshop Hey toddler and preschool parents! Is the thought of Kindergarten starting soon creeping up on you? Your kiddo is growing and let's be real, it's coming pretty fast (cue the tears), but don't worry. You're not alone. I've got you! Let's turn that frown upside down and get really excited for what's coming! I'm launching a brand new workshop for toddler and preschool parents that will take you from panicking to prepared! In this workshop, you will learn how to: Design your ideal daily preschool routine Use simple materials you already have at home Decide what and how to teach your child Create a personalized plan for getting YOUR child ready for K Go to www.chantymacias.com/workshop to learn all about our Let's Get Ready for Kinder workshop. Now, cue the happy dance because we're so ready to do this with our kiddos together!

Laura chats with her pal and co-facilitator of The Nature and Play Based Consortium, Ade Hofmann. Ade is the founder of Nature Play All Day and she left over a decade of traditional teaching experience behind when she traded fluorescent lights for sunshine. Her philosophy for early childhood education is that living is learning and that play is an essential right to for all! Together Laura and Ade talk about two things they love, stories and outdoor play. They also explore adult control and how this presents barriers for free play. Highlights: Co-Create Materials Together: Ade shares about how she creates some storytelling materials alongside children rather than providing them for them. Play Barriers: Laura and Ade discuss how they are recovering perfectionists and their inner dialogue can become a play barrier that can stunt our creativity. Rewriting: Listen in as Ade shares some ways to get out of your own way and rewrite the narrative to truly share space with children. Learn how play barriers can inhibit our ability to be present with children or listen to their stories. Find out some ways to let go of control and embrace creative storytelling! Connect with Laura: @little.stories.that.stick & website Connect with Ade: @natureplayallday & follow her podcast The Outside the Box Grab Ade's freebie: Play matters more, Kindergarten Readiness is a Myth

Studer Community Institute is celebrating a significant sign of progress in its effort to “Build Brains.”Kindergarten Readiness scores recently released by the Florida Department of Education show 50% of Escambia County children were ready for kindergarten in 2023, up 5% from 2022 (45%), and 8% since 2021 (42%). SCI's Building Brains program is all about giving every child the opportunity to be the best they can be. Moving the needle on kindergarten readiness is an important measure of success. Steve Nissim shares the details. 

Cara welcomes Zeba McGibbons, teacher, curriculum creator, and children's book author. In this episode, they discuss kindergarten readiness, and it's not just about academic readiness like parents think, but rather social-emotional skills, such as independence, self-regulation, and problem-solving. Wondering if your child is ready for kindergarten? Check out Zeba's Kindergarten Cafe for lots of resources and tools on how to support your incoming kindergartener at home! Share with me! Share your parenting goals, struggles and topics you'd love to hear about! Know a great guest expert? Share that too! Share with me at ⁠www.caratyrrell.com/share⁠ and you have a chance to win a one on one coaching session with me! About Your Host: Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is a Vermont-based Early Childhood Educator, Conscious Parenting Coach, and the founder of Core4Parenting. She is the passionate mastermind behind the Collaborative Parenting Methodology(™), a birth-to-five, soul and science-based framework that empowers parents to maximize their child's early learning while raising fantastic human beings who succeed in school and life. While teaching preschool and Kindergarten, she noticed her students knew their ABC's and 123's, but struggled with their social, emotional, and interpersonal skills. At drop-off, parents would say, “We're so glad that you are their first teacher”, but she knew she wasn't -- their parents were! This realization led to her professional pivot as an online Early Childhood Parent Educator and Coach.  Cara has embraced her role as a thought leader and fierce advocate for Pandemic parents raising the COVID Generation (GEN-C). Through keynotes, teacher training, and her podcast, Transforming the Toddler Years, she's teaching the 5 Executive Functioning Skills kids need to navigate our ever-changing world. Cara holds degrees in American Sign Language (ASL) and Linguistics and a Master's degree in Education. She lives in southern Vermont with her two nearly grown-and-flown daughters and a husband who is her biggest cheerleader. Ready to raise world-ready kids who change the world? Visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.caratyrrell.com/bio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to begin your Collaborative Parenting journey. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/core4parenting/message

Playing catch up not only makes learning not fun, but parenting as well – extra parent teacher meetings, IEPs, tutoring and even being held back a grade, but what can a parent do? ReadyKids is doing something to support parent efforts with early literacy for kindergarten readiness. In this episode, Kristy Craig, West Florida High School graduate and the organization's executive director, shares stories of impact, what kindergarten ready looks like and how you can help.Guest: Kristy Craig https://readykidsfl.org/ Learn more about Escambia County School District: https://ecsd-fl.schoolloop.com/ Host:  Meredith Hackwith Edwards We are hosting a podcast pop up where you can interact with the resources and guests featured here in real life. It's called Podcastapalooza. There will be a live animal presentation by animal tales and BAM snowballs will be serving up they're famous snow cones. Show host, Meredith Hackwith Edwards there conducting mini interviews. Plus one lucky guest will win a $250 Amazon gift card! Mark your calendar for Saturday, March 2nd, 2024, 10 a. m. to 1 p. m. at Washington High School.

"Is my child going to be ready for kindergarten?" It's a concern we hear from many parents as they begin their process of enrolling their child in Veritas Academy's K-12 school. And while we understand the anxiety that can accompany your first foray into elementary school and beyond, we hope this podcast helps to put your mind at ease! Hear from our Veritas Preschool Director Meghan Lake and our two kindergarten teachers, Jackie Lake (Meghan's mom) and Laurie Conrad, on: What they look for in students when deciding if they're ready for kindergarten What parents can do to help their child get ready for kindergarten What a day in the life of a kindergartener looks like at Veritas Academy And more! This episode will not only give you some helpful insight on kindergarten readiness, but also help you get to know our early education faculty and their philosophies, styles, and priorities in teaching!

Small Businesses and the Arizona Childcare Crisis: What’s at Stake E41 In this episode, host Thomas Barr discusses Arizona’s childcare crisis, exploring its impact on small businesses and the local economy through an interview with Patrick Contrades and Ofelia Gonzalez from First Things First. Established in 2006 through a tobacco tax initiative, First Things First […] The post Small Businesses and the Arizona Childcare Crisis: What’s at Stake E41 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

The largest is the Head Fire, which is estimated to have burned about 3,500 acres so far. Evacuation shelters have been set up for both people and animals who have been displaced by the fire. Reporter: Jane Vaughan, JPR Southern California's Hawaiian community is leading local fundraising efforts for Maui after its deadly wildfires. Reporter: Josie Huang, LAist Kids across California are returning to school, but not all students are equally prepared. A study found that in Sonoma County, only 22% of children are ready for kindergarten when they start. Children of Latino, Black and Native American descent were less prepared than other racial groups. Reporter: Amanda Stupi, KQED

Hey Friends, Have you ever wondered how it is that you can teach your children pre-literacy (early reading) skills?  How do you practice academics what to do it in a way that it doesn't negatively impact your phone home life? I know you don't want more homework, rather you'd like to know what to do as the day goes on! If that's the case for you, you will want to listen and to Shannon Ali for some easy fun ways to incorporate learning into your everyday life, and we talk about WHY it matters!   Always Cheering you on!! Dinalynn Contact: hello@thelanguageofplay.com Let's meet! on a 15 min zoom Ready to jump into coaching?  email me at dinalynn@thelanguageofplay.com Join my FREE Facebook Community HERE!   ABOUT SHANNON ALI Shannon Ali founded Daytime Playtime in 2020. Shannon is a certified teacher and certified speech-language pathologist with a minor in family and child studies. She has a passion for helping students reach their full potential in all areas of their lives. Shannon is known for being energetic and patient with children. She enjoys creating learning videos for children to continue learning on-the-go. She also hosts the Keys to Kindergarten Readiness Podcast where she teaches parents how to raise smart, independent children who love Jesus! Shannon resides in Shreveport with her loving husband Jelani and 3 children. Shannon's Podcast:  Keys to Kindergarten Readiness Shannon's Website: https://www.keystokindergartenreadiness.com/ Listen for FREE tips for teaching your child how to read and get ready for school Shannon's Facebook Group:  Join our free community of like minded sisters in Christ Shannon Interviewing Dinalynn on Keys to Kindergarten Readiness!     Related or Mentioned Episodes: 27 What Good is Mother Goose and Dr. Seuss? 6 Key Reasons to Indulge in These Classics 43 Teach Listening Using Sounds of Nature! Enjoy!! Sound Development series Episodes 56-64: 56 Do You Want Your Child To Speak More Clearly, but Don't Know How to Teach it? Learn This, and You Can Teach Anything! 57 Does Your 3-Year-Old Say Sounds Wrong? Here is How to Help Your Preschooler Talk More Clearly! 58 Does Your Child Say the R Sound Wrong? 3 Real-Life Ways Parents Can Help at Home! 59 Can Your Child Say the L Sound Correctly? Here is a Strategy for L and Other Sounds, too! 60 Should You Be Concerned When Your Child Does Not Say S? Here's A Simple Way to Help! 61 Does Your Child Need Help Telling Similar Sounds Apart? Here's How to Know and How to Help! 62 Is your cat a ”Dat”? Here is how to teach K and G sounds at home! 63 How Teaching Speech Sounds Makes You a Better Parent! 64 Are You Confident When Helping Your Child Produce Speech Sounds?

Kindergarten readiness has become a whole thing. There are flash cards, online programs, and books all designed to ensure that your child is ready for kindergarten (and the messaging is that you should get started pretty much as soon as your kid can walk). It's enough to make your head spin!   In this week's episode, I tell you why you actually don't need books, programs, or flash cards – and I share 3 things you DO want to focus on during the toddler and preschool years to ensure that your child is truly ready when it's time to start kindergarten.   Here's the thing: Most of what your child needs to be “kindergarten ready” is happening naturally through play and exploration. After listening to today's episode, you'll know exactly how you can support these already-unfolding processes (and what you can stop worrying about!).   FREE Breakthrough Call: https://www.raisedresilient.com/breakthrough   NEW Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/raisedresilient   FREE Mindset Shifts: https://www.raisedresilient.com/mindset   Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raisedresilient/

Kindergarten Readiness. The term we all hold so dear. But instead of focusing on the future, how about we focus on the here and now? Have you ever wondered what does toddler-readiness look like? What about preschool-readiness? In this episode we chat about what we hope infant educators do to make young children ready for the terrific twos and what toddler educators would do to make them ready for preschool. Join us as we wonder, think, and play as we develop and learn how to best support each other and the children in our lives. Since meeting over 5 years ago at Hilltop Children's Center and Educator Institute in Seattle, WA (Coast Salish Territory), Nick Terrones (he/him) and Mike Browne (he/him) have been working towards a critical reimagination of ECE spaces for BIPOC educators and youth. In 2020, they teamed up to deliver a podcast titled Napcast, where they explore the intersection of early childhood education with race, identity, and culture. Now in new roles, Nick as the Program Director of Daybreak Star Preschool at United Indians of All Tribes, and Mike, Sr. Director of Community Engagement at Cultivate Learning, they combine their experience from their time in the classroom with their insights as ECE leaders in order to challenge your perspective on the ways we teach, play, and love society's youngest citizens. Please share your questions, comments, and thoughts at our new email address - Napcast206@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/napcast206/support

Today we're gonna dive into what kindergarten readiness really looks like. I got to hang out with Susie Allison from Busy Toddler. If you're not following Busy Toddler already, it's an incredible follow over on on Instagram. We got to talk about the history of kindergarten and how we even got where we are and what it looked like to move forward and what really matters when we're looking at child development and short and long term outcomes. We got to break down some data and science and talk about what it does look like to be ready for kindergarten and how you can be supporting your tiny humans in getting there. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did, and I can't wait to hear your thoughts and feedback.  We have a special preorder bonus happening right now for the book. Snag Tiny Humans, Big Emotions at seedandsew.org/book, then come right back there after you purchase it and give me your name, email and your order number, and I will send you a guide to surviving summer. What does it really look like to navigate the schedule changes, the transitions, the sun changes, the back to school stuff as it comes up. We are here to help you navigate this season, and I have a complete guide for you as a thank you for joining us on this journey.     Love this podcast? Scroll down to leave a review! I read every one and they fill my heart with joy.   Connect with Susie:  @Busytoddler  Busytoddler.com     Connect with us on:   Instagram: Tiny Humans, Big Emotions (@seed.and.sew)   Podcast page: Voices of Your Village Music by: Bensound   Seed and Sew's Regulation Quiz: Take the Quiz

The Peoria County Regional Office of Education has added another branch to its Early Learning for All (ELFA) initiative that now includes home visits. ELFA is currently known for their Preschool for All program, which is funded through the Illinois State Board of Education's Early Childhood Block Grant.

In this episode Miss Beth talks about kindergarten readiness, what it means, how to support your rising kindergartener and more.

What does it really mean to be “kindergarten ready?” Should we be teaching kids to read before they enter kindergarten? Are you worried that your preschool or Pre-K kids won't have all the skills they need to excel in today's kindergarten classrooms? In this episode I'm going to break it all down for you so your kids will be well-prepared for kindergarten - and beyond.

Kindergarten readiness is on a lot of parent's mind as they child approaches this big milestone, but the pressure it can place on parents (and kids) can be a lot. On this episode I welcome Susie Allison, who is a former kindergarten teacher and has a Masters in Education, author, blogger, mom and creator of Busy Toddler to discuss : Why kindergarten readiness has become stressful Why these standards have changed and are they developmentally appropriate? What we should be focusing on guiding them instead prior to Kindergarten Find out more about Susie Allison on her website Busytoddler.com or via Instagram @busytoddler

Kindergarten readiness is on a lot of parent's mind as they child approaches this big milestone, but the pressure it can place on parents (and kids) can be a lot.  On this episode I welcome Susie Allison, who is a former kindergarten teacher and has a Masters in Education, author, blogger, mom and creator of Busy Toddler to discuss :  Why kindergarten readiness has become stressful  Why these standards have changed and are they developmentally appropriate?  What we should be focusing on guiding them instead prior to Kindergarten  Find out more about Susie Allison on her website Busytoddler.com or via Instagram @busytoddler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode I talk all about the hot topic that is kindergarten readiness. Does it need to be a thing? Can we shift the language around it? You bet we can. I share ideas for what is considered readiness and why we need to stop teaching K material to anyone but kindergarteners.More on this topic and other great child-led play-based content, check out my instagram. Shop lots of awesome early childhood merch and learning materials on my website, Pre-kspot.comFor awesome merch and more info visit Pre-KSpot.comLot's more topics, tips, and fun on Instagram @prek.spotEven more free content inside out bi-weekly newsletter! Join today.We have so many amazing resources and FREEBIES just for you.

Have you ever wondered what it means for a child to be “kindergarten ready”? In this episode, Wendy and Heidi discuss this topic and share valuable resources that will help us set our little ones up for success. Email Heidi: hmendenhall@first5tehama.com | Email Wendy: wdickens@first5shasta.org first5shasta.org | first5tehama.org

Back on episode 6, we covered the nuts and bolts of how to register for kindergarten, and the differences between charter, magnet, private, and public schools. Today we uncover when to register for kindergarten - when is a child ready on a social emotional level and on an intellectual level?  It's not an easy choice, and what are some of the skills that parents should be looking for to determine of their child is ready?Our guest today is Bonnie DiLeone, former ready-to-learn coordinator at Project Enlightenment and early childhood specialist / interventionist working with children between birth to three years old and their parents. Raising Young Children in Wake County is brought to you by Project Enlightenment Foundation, hosted by Dr. Emily King, and produced by Earfluence.Thank you to our sponsors: K&L Gates Empire Gives Back Foundation and Empire Eats BHDP

You want to ensure your children are ready for kindergarten regarding academic, social, and emotional skills. We chatted with Bev Bauman, New Horizon Academy's Vice President of Staff Development and Education, about the different skill sets children should or are expected to have before they start kindergarten. More Information: https://www.newhorizonacademy.net/Contact New Horizon Academy Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Tik Tok Email us at parentingpickup@nhacademy.net Check out our website to learn more! Thanks for listening!

Is my child ready for kindergarten? What should I do to prepare? What skills do they need? More than ever, parents are scrambling to make sure their children have “kindergarten readiness.” But the skills our children really need for kindergarten are far different than we might think they are. Today, I'm joined by Susie Allison, founder of Busy Toddler, to break down how to really prepare your child for kindergarten. (This is the first episode of our 3-part back-to-school series. Catch our upcoming episodes on managing anxiety about school with Dr. Becky Kennedy of Good Inside and supporting your child through transitions with Jess VanderWier of Our Mama Village.)Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3Q90MbZ

Cara Tyrrell is a mom of 2 girls, an early childhood educator and the founder of Core4Parenting. While teaching preschool and Kindergarten, she identified a pattern of underdeveloped skills sets in her students leading to a professional pivot as an online Early Childhood Parent Educator. Her courses and coaching programs empower new moms to embrace their parenting personal development journey while teaching them how to maximize their baby's early learning. We talk about the pandemic and how it is affecting toddlers and young children. Cara gives me her take on screens, best practices, and strategies for utilizing technology. We talk about what Cara calls trigger traps, putting yourself first, and how to raise well-rounded kids. Links: Christie's Website Christie's Instagram: @sasssays Cara's Website Cara's Instagram: @core4parenting Cara's Courses Cara's Fall 2022 Coaching Group Info Modern Mom Style Box Previous Sass Says Shows Mentioned: Ep 82 Sarah Dalton

How do you know if your child is ready to start kindergarten? With helpful tips, ideas, and out-of-the-box analysis, we dive into the various ways to determine if your child is ready for this next milestone. We also answer the question, "How do I sign my child up for kindergarten?"

Marcie.Rehmar@nationwidechildrens.orgSPARK @nationwidechildrens.orgThe mission of Mindful Literacy Columbus (501C3)  is to provide 1:1 and small group literacy tutoring to children with dyslexia or who are at risk-for reading failure.It is our vision to create a center where children can have access to high-quality, affordable tutoring no matter what. In our mind's eye, this center would also be a place where adults can study our language together and where parents can find support. Do you enjoy this podcast? Please consider making a personal or corporate donation by visiting The Giving Story at The Columbus Foundation: https://columbusfoundation.org/the-giving-store/nonprofit-directory-listing/MindfulLiteracyColumbus/17215 For more information on our organization, volunteering, applying for a scholarship, or becoming a tutor, click here: https://mindfulliteracypractice.org/non-profit/

Mrs. Janet Landgraf, Kindergarten Teacher at St. Mark's Lutheran School in Eureka, Missouri, talks with Andy about kindergarten readiness, including how early stages of writing impact reading and practical steps parents can take at home with their preschoolers to prepare for kindergarten. Photo: Host Andy Bates talks with Mrs. Janet Landgraf. Courtesy  St Mark's Lutheran Church & School, Eureka MO. This is a rebroadcast from February 14, 2018.

This episode is from a live podcast that VIMT2020 did with iHeartVT, featuring Dr. Rima Bakhru! Dr. Bakhru discusses some of the most important visual skills needed for kindegarten readiness.  She goes through some great activities to do with your toddlers to ensure that they are ready for learning! To find the live podcast click hereTo find Dr. Bakhru click here- Brooklyn Vision Therapy Mentioned in the episode:Yoto:  click here for 10% offSkoolzy Website:  https://skoolzy.com/

Wondering what your child should know before kindergarten? Or how to get them to play independently so you can have time to yourself? Struggling to instill a love for reading? While also balancing your own business? Learn how to do it all with business owner & early childhood literacy expert, Dr. Becca Gasiewicz Thiemann, in this episode of The Ashly Locklin Show.  GAIN ACCESS to the full show notes for this episode here: ashlylocklin.com/podcast/episode-29-rocking-motherhood-business-how-to-help-your-child-love-reading-play-independently-and-get-ready-for-kindergarten-with-dr-becca-gasiewicz-thiemann   Interested in creating your own course like Becca?  Register for my free live training where I'm walking you through every step and sharing my Course Idea to Passive Profits System: https://www.ashlylocklin.com/live-training   Connect with Becca:   Follow Becca on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beccasbookbox/ @beccasbookbox Find Becca here:  https://beccasbookbox.com/ https://kreadythroughplay.com/   Learn from Becca:  Workshop bundle: https://kreadythroughplay.mykajabi.com/offers/YpF9zfyc/checkout How to Read With Your Child So It's Fun for Everyone: https://kreadythroughplay.mykajabi.com/offers/6qv8VCbd/checkout How to Invite Your Child to Read and Play Independently: https://kreadythroughplay.mykajabi.com/offers/Xx6YTZLk/checkout How to Select the Right Books for Your Child (Even If They HATE Reading): https://kreadythroughplay.mykajabi.com/offers/APgLfaGw/checkout   Get her book: Kindergarten Ready Through Play: https://amzn.to/3v9odbV Here's a preview of what you'll learn in this episode:  What is Kindergarten Readiness and what does that look like? Why does play matter so much? How do kids learn through play? What *should* parents be doing at home? What can you do if you need help with all of this? Business advice from Becca, a mom who runs 2 businesses   Find me on social: Instagram: @drashlylocklin https://www.instagram.com/drashlylocklin/ Facebook: facebook.com/ashlylocklinwellness Pinterest: pinterest.com/ashlylocklin

Did you know that handwriting development depends on a solid foundation of sensory processing skills? Really, all of our motor output (both gross and fine motor) become refined and developed after sensory skills have been established. So, it's pretty common for some kids with handwriting challenges to have underlying sensory processing issues. In this episode, we'll talk about: common handwriting development struggles, when it's time to seek OT support for handwriting challenges, and how OT can help with handwriting challenges. Links: Transcript/show notes at www.theotbutterfly.com/28instagram: @TheOTButterfly www.instagram.com/theotbutterflyemail: LauraPetix@TheOTButterfly.comwork with me: www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsultblog with BusyToddler: https://busytoddler.com/2022/01/learning-handwriting/

·         Ain't Burned All the Bright by Jason Reynolds and Jason Griffin·         Meddling Kids by Edgar Cantero·         Scott Brick vs. Dick Hill narrating the Jack Reacher Series by Lee Child.·         Will Trent Series by Karin Slaughter·         The Passenger by Lisa Lutz·         Push by Sapphire·         The Burning Girls C.J. Tudor·         First Friday Event, April 1, 2022, starting at 6:00 pm. Friends of the Library will host a Used Book Sale.·         Kindergarten Readiness on Monday, April 4th at Green Valley Apartments at 10:00 am Alco Apartments at 12:00 pm, and Landmark Apartments at 2:00 pm.·         Tuesday, April 5th, Home-school children can visit the Allen County Board of Education for a Book Give-Away·         Need More Acres Farm received a grant. Pregnant women on Medicaid can apply at the Allen County Public Library to receive 40 weeks of fresh food meal kits. 

DeKalb County Pre-K and Kindergarten duo, Barry Murphy and Cynthia Hardegree, talk about how they prepare their PreK students for kindergarten and how they think about the big transition into elementary school.

Kindergarten Readiness - Independent Navigation of Environment   When our children are babies and toddlers, we do so much for them. They require so much attending and care since they are too young to do and care for themselves. As parents, we often see them as more dependant than we should. There is so much a two-year-old can learn to navigate their environment independently. It is at the age of two that we as parents can encourage independence and self-care. Children are starting school earlier now, either at two or three years old. They are exposed to and learn so much quicker. Their brains are sponges. Most children want to do it for themselves. Some may need additional modeling and practice, but the earlier you start, the quicker they will adapt. It's important to remember as a parent that we are not raising our kids for us; we are raising them to go out into the world. Three critical words to know and apply in teaching pre-schoolers consistency, structure and repetition. Kindergarten has changed considerably over the last few decades. There are expectations for social, emotional, and behavioral skills in Kindergarten beyond academics. The increase in expectations is due to children attending pre-school earlier and acquiring academic and social skills in pre-school. To navigate the current kindergarten curriculum, children are expected to have a certain level of independence. Teachers are required to cover more curriculum with less playtime. There are more tasks and swift transitions required throughout the day. Kindergarten is more serious now, requiring a different level of performance. To ensure your child's success fostering independence in self-care, communication, self-regulation, and tasks are necessary. Of course, it is an asset if your child knows their letters, recognizes words, colors, shapes, and writes. All the skills below can be developed and encouraged in your home by allowing your child to take a more active role in meeting their own needs and helping the family. The following skills are for independent navigation of the classroom: Takes responsibility for belongings. Unpacks and packs up (lunch box, backpack, jacket). Able to dress self Transitions to different activities and tasks throughout the day and adjusts to the situation. Attend to an activity/task for at least 10 minutes and stay with the activity or task to completion. Uses words to solve problems or conflicts. Asks for help and asks questions when uncertain what to do. Follow one and two-step oral directions. Talks in sentences and uses sentences that include two or more ideas. Waits turn to play with toys or games. Tries to regulate emotions properly and articulates feelings in words. Demonstrates increasing self-control. Works cooperatively (listens to others, shares and take turns). All these skills fall into these skill categories: Attention and awareness listening Social communication skills are the use of language in social contexts. It encompasses social interaction, social cognition, pragmatics, and language processing. Self-control/self-management cognitive flexibility self-care Visit our site for the complete article www.socialmindcenter.com https://www.socialmindcenter.com/autism-mind-discover/2021/4/15/top-10-skills-for-kindergarten-readiness  

Sarah co-authored a book recently & I wanted to learn all about it! Kindergarten Readiness through Play comes out September 20th & I wanted to also know more about Sarah's literacy background & opinions, as well as some of her picture book favorites. 

Do you have a child starting kindergarten this year? That's always a huge transition, but this year is even more of a transition than usual. Many of our kids haven't been out of the house in a year and a half, and we haven't been away from them in that amount of time either. Preparing for this transition and making sure your child is ready has always been a source of parent stress, and this year kinder prep is more important than ever. Learning Specialist and Behavior Analyst Cori Stern is here to help us prepare for starting kindergarten this year. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3C6CvfU

In this episode, prepare to challenge what we need to prepare our sugars for kindergarten. Dr. Christopher Brown, will share his knowledge and experience not only from the lens of  an educator, but also from a dad, uncle and godfather. Get ready to be tool'd up with strategies for you and sugar...     Guest - Dr. Christopher Brown http://christopherpbrown.com/ Book: Ready for Kindergarten?: Free Yourself from the Readiness Trap so that You and Your Child are Ready for and Will Succeed in Kindergarten https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WKLCHF9     Website www.ivegotthiskid.com   Patreon https://www.patreon.com/IveGotThisKid   Download my free e-book “Maintaining a Healthy You” at: https://www.ivegotthiskid.com/books   Join the interest list for my book “Maintaining a Healthy You” at: https://www.ivegotthiskid.com/books   Find a local Speech Therapist https://www.asha.org/stuttering/   Socials Join our Facebook group for weekly tips and tools: Cherina Williams Instagram @IveGotThisKid_Podcast @CherinaWilliamSLP Twitter CherinaWilliam1   LinkedIn Cherina Williams   Youtube Cherina Williams CCC SLP

Who has  a little one ready to enter Kindergarten?! There is so much talk about what  a 5 year old needs to know before starting school, but do you know what it really takes to get your child prepared for their first big year? In this episode, I share topics and skills I believe are absolutely necessary to get your kiddo off on the right foot, things that may not be required but are super helpful and I also provide you with a little insight into exactly what your child will learn throughout their first year. You may be surprised at what I have to share!

This recording is part two of a special Tomorrow Begins Today livestream series hosted by CCISD to help parents with transitioning students into Kindergarten next school year. Click here for more information and to registerElementary Curriculum & Instruction ResourcesStandards Based GradingVideo Recording with PowerPoint Part 1 & Part 2 Follow us on FacebookFollow us on TwitterFollow us on Instagram

If you have a student entering Kindergarten at Mile Creek or Lyme School-  this episode is for you!   Kelly Enoch and Jim Cavalieri joined me in a great episode about what to expect next year for your child and how you can support them this summer.

This recording is part one of a special Tomorrow Begins Today livestream series hosted by CCISD to help parents with transitioning students into Kindergarten next school year. Click here for more information and to registerElementary Curriculum & Instruction ResourcesStandards Based GradingVideo Recording with PowerPoint Part 1 & Part 2 Follow us on FacebookFollow us on TwitterFollow us on Instagram 

Being ready to succeed in kindergarten and beyond is more than your child being able to write her name or being a particular age. In this episode of Navigating Your Child's Education, we take a deep dive into readiness. We also discuss full- versus half-day programs, whether or not attending preschool is advantageous, and the importance of play in your child's preparedness for school. Joining us on this episode are seasoned educators Jim Parrish, elementary principal, Jordan Berner, kindergarten teacher, and Jennifer Denorme, intervention director. If kindergarten is on the horizon, you won't want to miss this conversation. RESOURCES Worthington Christian School Viewbook

In this episode hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, focus on the need for advocacy in pediatrics. They talk to Mona Hanna-Attisha, MD, MPH, FAAP, about her work to expose lead contamination in the water of Flint, Mich. The hosts also interview Caroline Fitzpatrick, PhD, about her Pediatrics article on kindergarten readiness and its effects on future health.

Today’s guest co-host is a lifelong educator now tasked with a big mission for the future of our community. As executive director of Future Ready Columbus, Jane Leach is working with the public, private and community partners to ensure every child in Franklin County enters kindergarten ready for lifelong success. The Bright By Text service Jane mentioned truly is one of my favorite tools for families. By texting “futureready” that's f-u-t-u-r-e-r-e-a-d-y to 274448 you will receive periodic tips and resources tailored to your little’s age to help them grow into healthy, happy, and successful adults.Support the show (https://www.southsidelearning.org/donate)

On this episode of Kindergarten Ready: What Really Matters we switch our focus once again to the title of the podcast- this time kindergarten readiness in the traditional sense. We’ll see what some top ranked websites have to say for themselves, and hear from a real life kindergarten teacher too…yes a real life one… _________________________________________Richard Gentry’s post about our show: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/raising-readers-writers-and-spellers/202007/science-early-literacy-learning-really-mattersWebsites reviewed…https://www.scholastic.com/parents/school-success/school-life/grade-by-grade/preparing-kindergarten.htmlhttps://www.understood.org/en/learning-thinking-differences/signs-symptoms/academic-readiness/skills-kids-need-going-into-kindergartenhttps://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/childrens-health/in-depth/kindergarten-readiness/art-20048432 As always, please feel free to reach out with comments, suggestions, and maybe sound clips of your kids even!www.kindergartenreadywhatreallymatters.comhttps://www.facebook.com/kindergartenreadywhatreallymatterslanguageliteracylearninglab@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we do another check-in to keep each other accountable for challenging racism around us. We then get Talia's insight into some kindergarten readiness skills for the upcoming school year. Spoiler alert, they have more to do with social and emotional skills than academic skills. We then discuss the pros and cons of military life. Connect With Us Instagram Facebook Email

Guests: Corinne Scrivano | Valley View Kindergarten Teacher Ellen Kelley | Valley View Pre-School Teacher Moderators: Mary Pont | Youth/Senior Services Administrator - Town of Portland Email: mpont@portlandct.org Alli Behnke | MSW Outreach Coordinator - Portland Youth Services Email: abehnke@portlandct.org "This Is Us" Mission: Our goal is to bring together Town Leaders, Youth Services, Schools, Police, Fire/EMS, Library, Ecumenical Community Leaders and Area Professionals to have meaningful discussions on topics of interest and concern. Let's grow together as a community and create change together as a community. Produced by Portland Youth Services & The Town Tech Educational Partnership: https://www.TownTech.org/ Music by Scott Holmes "New Beginnings" at freemusicarchive.org More information: https://www.portlandct.org/

Lauren connects with Stephanie Pitts, M.Ed., ET/P and Rachel Kapp, M.A., ET/P - to discuss critical factors regarding kindergarten during this development stage.

A STATEWIDE LOOK AT COMPUTER SCIENCE, CYBERSECURITY & KINDERGARTEN READINESS IN NORTH DAKOTA : Returning guest ND Chief State School Officer Kirsten Baesler always bring great insights to our show. She works hard every day for the kids in North Dakota. Its working..listen and learn.

A STATEWIDE LOOK AT COMPUTER SCIENCE, CYBERSECURITY & KINDERGARTEN READINESS IN NORTH DAKOTA : Returning guest ND Chief State School Officer Kirsten Baesler always bring great insights to our show. She works hard every day for the kids in North Dakota. Its working..listen and learn.

Mrs. Janet Landgraf, Kindergarten Teacher at St. Mark's Lutheran School in Eureka, Missouri, talks with Andy about kindergarten readiness, including how early stages of writing impact reading and practical steps parents can take at home with their preschoolers to prepare for kindergarten. This is a rebroadcast from February 14, 2018.

You're getting ready to send your twins to kindergarten, but are they really ready? How do you know? What if one child is ready and the other isn't, do you still send them both? Do you put them in the same class? Learn how various twin types may react to this new social environment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In part one of our two-part series, Rabbi Matthew Bellas, Lower School Principal, sits down with Gayle Elster, Guidance Support Specialist and Gurim Guidance Counselor, and Rhonda Kleiner, Kindergarten Teacher, to discuss various perspectives of Kindergarten readiness.

On this week’s podcast, Megan Kuhfeld, a research scientist at NWEA, joins Mike Petrilli to discuss her recent, sobering findings about the reading and math skills of children entering kindergarten. On the Research Minute, Adam Tyner examines how “stereotype threat” affects the results of cognitive ability tests.

A new study led by the University of Colorado Boulder's Allison Atteberry provides the first rigorous evidence of the impact of full-day preschool on children’s school readiness skills. The study, co-authored by University of Virginia researchers Daphna Bassok and Vivian C. Wong, finds that full-day preschool can have significant positive impacts on student vocabulary development and teacher-reported measures including literacy, math skills and social-emotional development. Atteberry joins CPRE Knowledge Hub managing editor Keith Heumiller to discuss the team's findings and their potential implications for policy, practice, and future research.

www.commsolutionsmn.com- This week we have a big Local Lowdown episode. This is not a ""fast-forward" episode if you don't live in the cities we discuss. As we have always said, the same issues find their way into cities and towns across the state and, really, the nation. Studying how these issues are handled from city to city not only helps you (as an informed resident) to understand the issues, but also to see how they spread, how to fight them, and why it is important for you to be on point in your community. First, we discuss some local odd-year elections. After the debacle with the pledge in St. Louis Park, every single race is contested. In Golden Valley, council member Steve Schmidgall is going after Mayor Shep Harris, despite the fact that they seem to agree on most left-of center positions. We will have to see how these races shake out, but we also discuss our frustration with odd-year elections, and low voter turnout. Brooklyn Center is imposing a one-year moratorium on a designated 81 acre opportunity zone. The city already owns 35 acres, and may soon own another 9 on the site of the former Target store. The moratorium was placed because the master plan for the area is not yet completed and they wanted to stall development until they could control all of it. The moratorium expires right after the master plan is due to be completed. Move along... nothing to see here. Sherburne County has been discussing implementing Tobacco21 at a county-wide level. They don't seem to have the votes, but look for the special interest group to go to the cities (they already are). This is a ridiculous policy, as it doesn't accomplish anything but to hurt local businesses. It has spread from city to city, like a bad disease. Minneapolis has officially outlawed all new drive-thrus from being built. They site concerns over greenhouse gas emissions and danger to pedestrians. Don't you think for a second that this won't affect any existing building that has a drive-thru and wants to remodel.  Lastly, ISD #281 (Robbinsdale Public Schools) issued a summary of Superintendent Carleton Jenkins recent evaluation. They accentuated all of the positives and downplayed all of the ways he has missed the mark. He did a great job in "Central Office Capacity" (what?), but stunk in "Kindergarten Readiness" and "3rd Grade Proficiency", but hey... he's doing an exemplary job! Have you checked out our Spotify playlist? At the beginning of each episode Jason quotes some song lyrics that have to do with the subject matter of the podcast. Andrew never knows what they are, but now he can… and so can you! We’ve launched the Spotify playlist: “Community Solutions Music From the Podcast!” You can listen to Roundabout from Yes after listing to Episode 30 on Roundabouts… or kick back and enjoy a rocking playlist just for the thrill of it. We add a new song every week. Subscribe and enjoy! Don’t forget that you can also subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify!

First 8 Memphis is a new nonprofit devoted to serving Shelby County's children 0-8 and their families through high-quality early childhood programs. Our data-informed early childhood system aligns home visitation, childcare, pre-K, and K-3rd programs to prepare children for success in school and life. County Commission and City Council have contracted First 8 Memphis to scale and manage pre-K over the next three years. First 8 is a new nonprofit that serves Shelby County children 0-8 and their families through high-quality early childhood programs. First 8's mission is to support families with comprehensive programs that prepare children for kindergarten readiness, 3rd grade literacy, and beyond. First 8 focuses on kindergarten-readiness and third grade literacy as critical indicators of success. Their vision is to prepare 90% of children to be kindergarten ready and 90% of 3rd grade children to be reading on grade-level by 2025. First 8's early childhood system is more than pre-k. It aligns the county's pre-k, home visitation, childcare and K-3rd programs. First 8's early childhood system presents one of Shelby County's best defenses against the negative effects of poverty and adverse childhood experiences. Learn more: https://www.first8memphis.org/

Tonya Woods is a twenty-year veteran educator who has a love for encouraging and lifting others through her writing, teaching, speaking, singing, listening and living.  Tonya has faced many challenges but believes that once the work is done and healing is complete, the beauty of the promise shines through! Under the Tree inspires young readers to consider nature as they learn how nature enhances creativity, friendships, and relaxation.  Perfect for early readers, this book informally teaches children about prepositions as well as the relationships between objects!

Clear Creek ISD Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education Holly Hughes, Early Childhood Coordinator Christy Lawrence, and Stewart Elementary Principal Dr. Britani Moses sit down to talk through the Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten registration process and offer tips for parents to get students ready for school in August 2019. Click here for more information on Pre-K and Kindergarten enrollment Click here for more information on Early Childhood Education in CCISD

What do children actually need to know to be kindergarten ready? Listen to this myth-busting episode

Episode 47 is the first of a series of Kindergarten Readiness Tips and Insight episodes! Joined by Sierra Vista Unified School District in Arizona, Kindergarten Teacher, Julie Decuir. Podcast host, Marissa and Julie chat about the true skills future kindergartners need vs what some parents may think their child needs to master for school. Julie has been a Kindergarten teacher for 17 years and she shares her tips and insights for parents during this busy time of year of kindergarten registration. Connect with host, Marissa and the Early Childhood Journeys podcast at: earlychildhoodjourneys.comMusic track is called Lemon Tea from GYVUS provided by Chillhop Music, a platform dedicated to finding and sharing the best chilled hiphop, jazzhop and triphop music and connecting people.Used with permission and creative commons. More by Chillhop:http://chillhop.com/listenGYVUS - Weekend:http://soundcloud.com/gyvusListen on Spotify:http://bit.ly/ChillhopSpotify See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How do you know if your child is ready to start kindergarten? Dr. Terri James is just the expert to help us unpack this decision.

What does a child really need to ready for kindergarten? What do you do when the school says your child isn't ready but you don't agree with the assessment? In the second question, Erin covers more tips and tools for dealing with toddler aggression and outbursts, some great first steps to get things turned around, dealing with the aggression and/or outburst in the moment and secondary steps to take to continue the learning process for your process in finding and using better ways to behave. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/parenting-beyond-discipline/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 009: Kindergarten Readiness Featuring Terri Zimmerman, Kindergarten Educator, La Jolla Country Day School As a kindergarten teacher for over thirty years, Terri Zimmerman brings ideas, enthusiasm and insight into kindergarten readiness that is rooted both in experience and information. Through her playful sense of humor and keen intellect, Ms. Zimmerman reflects on how best to help parents prepare their children for kindergarten and the start of the lifelong journey of education.   La Jolla Country Day School's kindergarten is child-centered, honoring the intellectual, social and emotional life of each child. A rich and varied curriculum develops character and fosters a love of knowledge and each child's desire to learn. The faculty, through diverse teaching styles and interests, inspires creativity and imagination. In the words of Terri Zimmerman,  “I inspire greatness for a better world by teaching my children three key characteristics: confidence, risk-taking and grit. Confidence for a kindergarten student is instilling that ‘Yes, I can’ attitude in all endeavors. There are innumerable opportunities on a daily basis for risk-taking, a key component for successful innovators. Grit, the ability to stay on a task until completion regardless of challenges or frustration, will serve them in their future.”

Kindergarten is around the corner for many of our children! Dorothy and Alex talk with former Old Firehouse School teacher Stephanie Vollmer, who has taught Kindergarten up to 3rd grade. Stephanie shares her insights about the big transition for children and families as they enter Kindergarten, as well as the important things to consider for these first few months of school -- like getting fingerprinted! Hear more about how that's important in this episode.

This episode of the pArentZ pod, the Arizona infant and toddler podcast from First Things First, focuses on kindergarten readiness. If a child arrives at kindergarten prepared they will likely go on to be good readers, high school graduates and more successful in life. This preparation however—just like early learning—starts at birth.

Parents may be unsure whether to “redshirt” 5-year-olds from kindergarten. But holding them back has little benefit, a child clinical psychologist says.For more information about this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/childrens-health/should-young-children-wait-a-year-to-start-kindergarten See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of the Long Overdue Podcast Pat talks with Dawn about our upcoming program Kindergarten Readiness! They talk about what it is, who's it for, and what to expect from this program. Opening and ending theme is So Low by Art of Escapism

Carson provides Jake with a brief overview and highlights from a hectic ACT/Prom weekend (0:00 - 6:30); and then they are both joined by Earl Lawson Elementary's Stefanie Bourne, principal, and Kelsey Stimatze, kindergarten teacher, to discuss a variety of topics including life at Lawson elementary, Kindergarten readiness, and Kindergarten Round-Up (6:30 - 41:00).

Special Bonus Episode with Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade teachers Heather Grey, Amanda Luptak and Kristen Orton from Sequoia Village School in Show Low Arizona discussing their Kindergarten Readiness Regional Event held on April 12th for kinder bound kids and their families. The event included several regional Early Childhood partners as well as health, safety and wellness community agencies. More info about this event, connect with Sequoia Village School here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We get a ton of listener questions on the topic of sending kids off to kindergarten--how to know if they're ready, what to do about those tricky summer birthdays in terms of sending a kid or holding him back, and how to prepare kids to be successful as they transition into elementary school. Kindergarten teacher and mom of two Kelly Hiltz brings a calming voice of reason to this often amped-up topic. The post Kindergarten Readiness & Parent-Teacher Relationships with Kelly Hiltz: Voices 23 appeared first on The Mom Hour.

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WATERFORD'S UPSTART PROGRAM WORKING EXTERMELY WELL AS A PILOT PROGRAM IN THIS DISTRICT. LEARN WHY AND HOW

Episode 164 We get into the "Kindergarten Readiness" phase of CU Cradle 2 Career's goals.

AT-HOME KINDERGARTEN READINESS The Waterford Institute's UPSTART Program...Diane Weaver of Waterford and Claudia Miner, Waterford's VP of Development and UPSTART Program Director, talking about UPSTART, Waterford's at-home kindergarten readiness program. Recent research was released that shows students have long-term positive effects from the program, and it was recently expanded in Utah to include as many as 10,000 kids this coming year.

One of the goals of education is to foster imagination and creativity - and Productive Play - and our activites encourage a child to think. Some states, on their lists of things to know when entering kindergarten, suggest children should be able to count and identify 10 objects, others 25. Today on our show, we are sharing ideas on some ways to check how well a preschoolers "know" the number 2. Join Debi Dutton and Elissa Sungar, creators of If Not You, Who.org as the share great activities and information on how you can have Productive Play time with your children as you get them ready to go to school. They will be here on Word of Mom Radio every third Wednesday of the month with a lunch and learn and another skill to share with your children. Thanks to our show sponsors Healthy Concepts and Safety First Bags. Meet them and all our sponsors in our Mompreneur Marketplace on our website. Be sure to follow us on Twitter and Google+, like us on Facebook, join The Word of Mom Network fan page and email us at dori@wordofmomradio.com with comments, questions and for information on how you can become a guest on one of our shows. Word of Mom Radio - sharing the wisdom of women.  

How do you make the most out of your playtime with you children? Founders of If Not You Who.org Debi Dutton and Elissa Sungar - the mother/daughter Mompreneuer team share debut Productive Playtime here on Word of Mom Radio.As Mompreneurs and business women our time in so valuable and, because of that, we have to find ways to make the most out of the time we share with our children - while making sure they are learning the skills they need to be ready for Kindergarten. Debi and Elissa have taken all the guess work out of how to do this with If Not You, Who.org and are now bringing their expertise to Word of Mom Radio each month with a great 30 minute podcast! Join us and have some fun as you learn how to have Productive Playtime with your kids! Thanks to our show sponsors Healthy Concepts and Safety First Bags. Meet all of our sponsors in our Mompreneur Marketplace and find out how you can join them! Be sure to like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and Google+ and email us at info@wordofmomradio.com with questions, comments and information on how to be a guest. Word of Mom Radio - the show for Mompreneurs - the NEW Business Woman...sharing the wisdom on women.

This video will introduce incoming students and parents to important skills to help for a successful transition to Kindergarten in the Boyle County School District.

In this month's episode, we discuss the causes of diarrhea and the danger of dehydration.  We give tips for how to know your child is ready for preschool or kindergarten, and discuss seasonal allergies.  In our Health News segment, we discuss the PCV 13 (Prenar 13) vaccine, which replaces the PCV 7 vaccine.  Finally, we give the answer to last month's medical trivia question -- What famous character in music history suffered from deafness and depression?   Topic -- Time PCV 13 vaccine -- 1:48 Diarrhea and dehydration -- 5:36  Signs of Kindergarten Readiness -- 17:22  Seasonal Allergies -- 24:45 Medical Trivia -- 28:48   When you call our number (812-214-KIDS), you will be connected to our voicemail.  Leave a question for the doctors and we may use your recorded message in an upcoming show! Listen Now: Kids Healthcast Episode 7 //