As the holidays approach, many parents are preparing their children for the transition into school.

Zoe Wragg, a parent educator and former primary school teacher, shares practical advice on making this major change easier. From understanding what school readiness really means to offering tips for supporting reading development, Zoe will help ease your worries. 

Plus—strategies for a smooth start to 2025 with simple, actionable tips that parents can apply during the holidays.

In this episode:
Transitioning children to school
School readiness
Overcoming overwhelm in preparing children for school
Reading skills and supporting beginning readers
Free school readiness checklist 
Tips for parents navigating the holidays and preparing for school next year
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The Big Debate: Should you Delay your Child’s Start in School?
Facing First Day Fears [Webinar]

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As the holidays approach, many parents are preparing their children for the transition into school.
<a href="https://stan.store/edzocate?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZAAhgZFjwe69wNwuyxqxVberNpyhnemMW65iP5xP8gl1vVm9fzCUXz2Ok_aem_phFFxeuGy9OBfHnh_unqOw">Zoe Wragg</a>, a parent educator and former primary school teacher, shares practical advice on making this major change easier. From understanding what school readiness really means to offering tips for supporting reading development, Zoe will help ease your worries. 
Plus—strategies for a smooth start to 2025 with simple, actionable tips that parents can apply during the holidays.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Transitioning children to school</li>
<li>School readiness</li>
<li>Overcoming overwhelm in preparing children for school</li>
<li>Reading skills and supporting beginning readers</li>
<li>Free <a href="https://edzocate.myflodesk.com/freechecklist">school readiness checklist </a></li>
<li>Tips for parents navigating the holidays and preparing for school next year</li>
<li><a href="https://www.edzocate.com.au">www.edzocate.com.au</a></li>
</ul>
Related Links:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/shop/product/starting-school-activity-book">Starting School Activity Book</a> [A free Happy Families resource!]</li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/the-big-debate-should-you-delay-your-childs-start-in-school">The Big Debate: Should you Delay your Child’s Start in School?</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/shop/product/facing-first-day-fears">Facing First Day Fears [Webinar]</a> </li>
</ul>
Find massive savings during the <a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/">Happy Families Black Friday Sale</a>
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#1135 - School Readiness With Zoe Wragg

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