All Kids Can Podcast

Is your child ready for school?

Kristy Haworth Season 1 Episode 11

Episode 11: Is your child ready for school?

Curious about if your child is ready for school?
Want to help them be ready?

Tune in to this episode of the All Kids Can podcast, where we chat with Zoe Wragg, a former prep teacher turned parent educator.

Highlights from the Episode:

  • Zoe’s Journey: From Brisbane classrooms to founding her own business, Edzocate.
  • Evidence-Based Literacy: Why traditional guessing and memorising methods fall short, especially for kids facing challenges.
  • School Readiness:
    • Discussing when kids are ready to start school.
    • Tips for developing fine motor skills with fun activities like using short pieces of chalk or paintbrushes.
    • The critical role of proper pencil grip and how parents can guide their children.
    • Practical advice for fostering emotional regulation and verbal articulation.
    • Insights into the "I do, we do, you do" teaching method.
    • Using social stories to ease school transitions and reduce anxiety.
  • Upcoming Resources: Exciting news about Zoe's new educational playgroups in Brisbane to support your child's educational journey.

Don’t miss this insightful conversation, packed with actionable tips to help your child thrive from the get-go.

Find Zoe here:

Website
https://www.edzocate.com.au/
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/edzocate/

Zoe's Resources for you

  • 'Set for School' playguide coming soon with over 60 + simple playful activities to prepare children for school. Here's the link to the waitlist.

https://edzocate.myflodesk.com/playguidewaitlist 

  • Free download with 5 ways to jumpstart children's reading success which can be found here:

https://stan.store/edzocate/p/5-steps-to-jumpstart-your-childs-reading-success 

Need support that doesn't break the bank?

Check out our Phonics Club for families to access high quality structured phonics lessons at home with additional live monthly support.

www.allkidscan.com.au/phonicsclub