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EPISODE · Dec 18, 2025 · 44 MIN

The Icing on the Cake: Navigating the Journey to Kindergarten

from Old Firehouse School Chat · host Fireside Chats on the Young Mind

How does play-based learning actually translate to "big school" success? Join Directors Alexandra Dutton and Judy Haus for an inside look at the magic of the TK year at OFS. In this special community event recording, we dive into how project-based exploration builds the foundation for handwriting, literacy, and math—while prioritizing the social-emotional confidence children need to thrive. Featuring a bridge of perspectives from OFS teacher Pam Remensperger and public school TK/K experts Hannah Fournier and Kairrie Allio, this episode demystifies the transition to Kindergarten and shows you exactly how we prepare our students to take on the world.

How does play-based learning actually translate to "big school" success? Join Directors Alexandra Dutton and Judy Haus for an inside look at the magic of the TK year at OFS. In this special community event recording, we dive into how project-based exploration builds the foundation for handwriting, literacy, and math—while prioritizing the social-emotional confidence children need to thrive. Featuring a bridge of perspectives from OFS teacher Pam Remensperger and public school TK/K experts Hannah Fournier and Kairrie Allio, this episode demystifies the transition to Kindergarten and shows you exactly how we prepare our students to take on the world.

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