School Readiness Starts With Independence | Bristol News

Forget flashcards and ABCs—teachers say the real secret to school readiness is independence. Can your kid dress themselves, use the potty, or clean up a spill? Those life skills matter way more than early academics. Experts and the government are pushing parents to ease the transition with practice runs and open chats about school, not pressure. Let kids build confidence through small wins, not early mastery. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b0215631d3b81787