Ep. 102: Kindergarten Readiness: What Your Child Actually Needs To Know Before Starting School

What does it actually mean for a child to be ready for kindergarten? In this episode, Jil  explores why kindergarten readiness is about so much more than knowing letters, numbers, and how to write your name. As both an early childhood educator and a parent preparing her own daughter for kindergarten, Jill shares what she is actually focusing on to prepare her daughter for this big shift. Because children are going to learn kindergarten academics in kindergarten. Our job isn't to get them ahead. It's to help them feel capable of learning. Want to work with Jill privately? Book a discovery call to get started! The Playful Parenting Membership is HERE! You'll learn about foundational developmental concepts and age-appropriate play fundamentals , how to create simple, engaging, meaningful play experiences your child will WANT to explore, feel less burnt out and overwhelmed and feel more joy and connection. Click here to join! Ready to see more independent play? This totally free resource that will help you get more time back for yourself while your child is learning and playing independently. Grab my free guide to independent play at any age!