Best Kindergarten Readiness Teacher Podcasts (2024)

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59// How to Teach Reducing Screentime Using Children's Bible Stories, Idols , VBS 20:13

2M ago20:13

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My boys seem like they are obsessed with video games, and I absolutely cannot stand it. The more I thought about it, the more I realized that we all have something we can become addicted to if we are not careful. During VBS this summer, I had the opportunity to teach all the children about this very thing. This world is full of idols and one of our…

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58: Which Letters Should I Teach My Child First to Learn to Read? The Fastest Way to Start Learning to Read 9:01

3M ago9:01

9:01

Are you confused about which letters to teach your child first? You are not alone, Momma. If you were to go into a room of teachers and ask this question, many of them would have a different answer. I have used various teaching orders such as ABC order, s,a,t,i,p,n, and more. Honestly, all of them have worked, BUT today I am going to give you the f…

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57//Start Doing These 5 Things to Prepare Your Kindergarten Child for Back-to-School 21:07

3M ago21:07

21:07

I cannot believe how quickly this summer has flown by. It feels like we just got out for the break. Here in Louisiana, my kids start school this upcoming Thursday. It’s crazy early! I know your kiddo might not start until after Labor Day, but this is the perfect time to get ready for back-to-school season. If you don’t want to be that hot mess expr…

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56//Kindergarten Test Practice Questions: DIBELS, CKLA, & iSteep 11:19

3M ago11:19

11:19

You’ve just received your letter with your child’s kindergarten test date, and you have no idea what to expect. What if she doesn’t know any of the answers? What if the teacher says he is not ready for kindergarten? If you listen to today’s show, you will have all the tools you need to help your child do well on kindergarten beginning of the year t…

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55: 3 Ways to Quickly Teach Sight Words When Flashcards Don’t Work 14:52

3M ago14:52

14:52

I had a grandmother reach out to me recently about how to help her granddaughter learn her tricky words for kindergarten. She said they had practiced the tricky words using several different fun activities such as magnetic letters, writing the words with different marker colors, bingo, but her granddaughter was still struggling with several of the …

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54 How Auditing Your Time Can Help Your Child Quickly Learn How to Read 16:49

4M ago16:49

16:49

Do you constantly say to yourself, ”I wish I had more time to help my child learn how to read?” My children learned to read at age 3, but our daughter didn’t have as strong of reading skills as her older brothers. During that time, I was so overwhelmed with work and life that I rarely read her any bedtime stories. It wasn’t until I audited my time …

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53: Making SMART Reading Goals for Your Child: A Comprehensive Guide 22:44

4M ago22:44

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BOOK YOUR 1:1 KINDERGARTEN READINESS COACHING CALL TODAY: Save $75 off for July ONLY! https://calendly.com/keystokindergartenreadiness/kreadinesscoachingcall Setting goals is a fundamental aspect of teaching your child to read. However, simply having goals is not enough; they must be structured in a way that makes them achievable and meaningful. I …

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52: What Does My Child Need to Know to Be Successful Starting Kindergarten? All About DIBELS Testing 20:26

4M ago20:26

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BOOK YOUR 1:1 KINDERGARTEN READINESS COACHING CALL TODAY: Save $75 off for July ONLY! https://calendly.com/keystokindergartenreadiness/kreadinesscoachingcall I am BACK! On today's episode of Keys to Kindergarten Readiness, I give you all the details you need to know to help your child with the 4 subtests on the DIBELS. This is the reading test that…

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Nurturing Transformative Classrooms (Laleña Garcia) 37:23

5M ago37:23

37:23

Laleña Garcia discusses how comparison and competition among kids have deep societal roots. She shares insights on trans joy, community care, and building inclusive spaces. Through personal stories and projects, Laleña aims to foster understanding and support for all identities. Teacher Tom’s Podcast is all about taking play seriously. In each ep…

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Rethinking Kindergarten Readiness (Denita Dinger) 36:09

6M ago36:09

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Deeply passionate about early education, Denita Dinger promotes cultivating curiosity and autonomy in young learners by fostering environments rich in opportunities for play and natural growth—guiding principles she lives by to help ignite a love for lifelong learning in children. Denita discusses the often-misguided focus on kindergarten readiness…

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The Power of Play (Kisha Reid) 33:12

6M ago33:12

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Welcome to Teacher Tom’s Podcast, which is all about taking play seriously. In each episode, Teacher Tom inspires early childhood educators, parents, and other listeners with information, techniques, and best practices to provide children an authentic play-filled childhood. Kisha Reid is an educational consultant and advocate of developmentally app…

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Presenting Neuroscience of Coaching (Ari Iny) 25:03

7M ago25:03

25:03

Ari Iny is the Director of Growth at Mirasee and co-host of the podcast Course Lab on Mirasee FM. “Often we’ll get something across our desks that feels urgent, that you feel like, okay, I really need to respond to this as soon as possible … when maybe you don’t.”— Ari Iny Ari Iny started at Mirasee in 2014 as the company’s Facebook ad coordinator.…

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Introduction 0:33

7M ago0:33

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We’re delighted to bring you a podcast dedicated to a key moment in your child’s life: starting kindergarten. Featuring the voices of Paula Costain, Geneviève Doray, Mizinga Mwinga, Adrianne Richards, and Arun Varma.By Naître et grandir

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Ready for Kindergarten! 1:53

7M ago1:53

1:53

Another big milestone is right around the corner: your little one’s first day of school. In just a short time, they’ll discover a brand-new world as they start kindergarten.By Naître et grandir

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Kindergarten: A Place That’s Different from Daycare 6:13

7M ago6:13

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Your little one is about to enter a whole new world. Here’s a look at the main differences between daycare and kindergarten and the types of changes your child will face.By Naître et grandir

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Easing the Transition to School 1:30

7M ago1:30

1:30

There are many activities and small things that will help your child make a successful transition to kindergarten. Here's what they can do before the school year starts.By Naître et grandir

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The First Visit 4:44

7M ago4:44

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Starting kindergarten is a huge milestone for both you and your child! Luckily, visiting your child’s school before classes begin will help you get ready for this new adventure.By Naître et grandir

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The Daily Routine at Kindergarten 5:16

7M ago5:16

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What will a typical day or week of kindergarten be like for your child? Here’s a look at how your little one will spend each day with their friends and teacher.By Naître et grandir

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What Do Kids Learn in Kindergarten? 9:40

7M ago9:40

9:40

Don’t be surprised if your little one spends a lot of time playing in kindergarten. Children learn a lot through play! Find out what skills your child will develop in kindergarten at ages 4 and 5.By Naître et grandir

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Teaming Up with Your Child’s Teacher 4:50

7M ago4:50

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Working together with your child’s teacher can help your child integrate into kindergarten more easily. But where do you start?By Naître et grandir

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Daycare, Transportation and Lunch 4:54

7M ago4:54

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There are several things to plan before your child starts kindergarten. Will they go to daycare? Will they take the school bus? What will happen at lunchtime? It’s best to find out as much as you can so you can plan ahead.By Naître et grandir

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Child and Parent Fears 4:55

7M ago4:55

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Starting kindergarten and entering the “big kid” world can trigger a number of fears—both for children and for their parents. Here’s how to overcome them.By Naître et grandir

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Learning to Like School! 6:39

7M ago6:39

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As a parent, you have an important role to play in helping your child enjoy school. Every day, with the little things you do, you can instill a thirst for learning and help your child adjust to kindergarten.By Naître et grandir

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Teacher Tips for a Positive Start to School 2:59

7M ago2:59

2:59

Everything’s set. Your child is about to start school! Here are some tips from kindergarten teachers to help your child get through these first days of class.By Naître et grandir

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10 Q&A for a Healthy Start to School! 12:18

7M ago12:18

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What aspects of your child’s health should you have checked before the start of kindergarten? How can you help make sure your little one is in the best shape for school? Find out by reading the following answers to 10 frequently asked questions.By Naître et grandir

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Resources and credits 1:04

7M ago1:04

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Did you enjoy this content? See also a list of resources for parents and children.By Naître et grandir

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Unpacking Life’s Curriculum (Teacher Tom Hobson) 16:33

7M ago16:33

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Welcome to Teacher Tom’s Podcast, which is all about taking play seriously. In each episode, Teacher Tom inspires early childhood educators, parents, and other listeners with information, techniques, and best practices to provide children an authentic play-filled childhood. “We learn from having the time, space, and autonomy to question, explore, a…

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Rethinking “Normal” in Child Development (Kelsie Olds) 35:51

7M ago35:51

35:51

Welcome to Teacher Tom’s Podcast, which is all about taking play seriously. In each episode, Teacher Tom inspires early childhood educators, parents, and other listeners with information, techniques, and best practices to provide children an authentic play-filled childhood. Kelsie Olds is an occupational therapist best known online as “The Occuplay…

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51: Fun, Cheap, Easy Spring Break Activities for Kids 12:27

8M ago12:27

12:27

On today's episode of Keys to Kindergarten Readiness I give you my top tips to having a low-key, yet fun spring break with your kiddos. Let's Dig In! Purchase my online Kindergarten Readiness course: https://bit.ly/KMagnetPrepOnline GET TO KNOW ME Connect: keystokindergartenreadiness@gmail.com Community: KTKR Community Facebook Page: Keys to Kinder…

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50: How to Prep Your Child for Gifted Testing Pt 2 15:33

8M ago15:33

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On today's episode of Keys to Kindergarten Readiness I give you my top tips to preparing your child for the full preschool gifted test. Let's Dig In! Purchase my online Kindergarten Readiness course: https://bit.ly/KMagnetPrepOnline GET TO KNOW ME Connect: keystokindergartenreadiness@gmail.com Community: KTKR Community Facebook Page: Keys to Kinder…

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Mind-Body Learning in Kids (Lisa Murphy) 34:10

8M ago34:10

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Welcome to Teacher Tom’s Podcast, which is all about taking play seriously. In each episode, Teacher Tom inspires early childhood educators, parents, and other listeners with information, techniques, and best practices to provide children an authentic play-filled childhood. Lisa Murphy is the founder and CEO of Ooey Gooey, Inc., a frequent lecturer…

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Cooperative Preschool As Community (Tom Hobson) 14:04

8M ago14:04

14:04

Welcome to Teacher Tom’s Podcast, which is all about taking play seriously. In each episode, Teacher Tom inspires early childhood educators, parents, and other listeners with information, techniques, and best practices to provide children an authentic play-filled childhood. “Teacher Tom” Hobson is the host of this podcast, the founder of Teacher To…

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49: How to Prep Your Child for Gifted Testing Pt 1 14:26

8M ago14:26

14:26

On today's episode of Keys to Kindergarten Readiness I give you my top tips to preparing your child for the preschool gifted screening test. Let's Dig In! Purchase my online Kindergarten Readiness course: https://bit.ly/KMagnetPrepOnline GET TO KNOW ME Connect: keystokindergartenreadiness@gmail.com Community: KTKR Community Facebook Page: Keys to K…

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48: How to Teach Your Child about Black History Month 17:48

8M ago17:48

17:48

Purchase my online Kindergarten Readiness course: https://bit.ly/KMagnetPrepOnline On today's episode of Keys to Kindergarten Readiness I give you a brief update of where I have been the last 5 months as well as 3 ways you can teach your child about Black History Month this year. Let's Dig In! Resource Mentioned: Imagodei Academy (iogacademy.com) &…

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Dare to Trust Play (Suzanne Axelsson) 32:08

9M ago32:08

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Welcome to Teacher Tom’s Podcast, which is all about taking play seriously. In each episode, Teacher Tom inspires early childhood educators, parents, and other listeners with information, techniques, and best practices to provide children an authentic play-filled childhood. Suzanne Axelsson works as a pedagogical consultant to guide creating democr…

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How Did We Get Uncurious Kids? (Dr. Denisha Jones) 24:59

9M ago24:59

24:59

Welcome to Teacher Tom’s Podcast, which is all about taking play seriously. In each episode, Teacher Tom supports early childhood educators, parents, and other listeners with information, techniques, and best practices to provide children with an authentic play-filled childhood. Dr. Denisha Jones is the Executive Director of Defending the Early Yea…

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Playing It Too Safe (Maggie Dent) 33:29

9M ago33:29

33:29

Welcome to Teacher Tom’s Podcast, which is all about taking play seriously. In each episode, Teacher Tom supports early childhood educators, parents, and other listeners with information, techniques, and best practices to provide children with an authentic play-filled childhood. Maggie Dent is an author, educator, and parenting and resilience speci…

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Free to Be, Free to Grow (Lenore Skenazy) 32:15

9M ago32:15

32:15

Welcome to Teacher Tom’s Podcast, which is all about taking play seriously. In each episode, Teacher Tom supports early childhood educators, parents, and other listeners with information, techniques, and best practices to provide children with an authentic play-filled childhood. Lenore Skenazy is the accidental pioneer of the “free-range kids movem…

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Trailer: Teacher Tom's Podcast 3:06

9M ago3:06

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“Teacher Tom” Hobson is an early childhood educator, international speaker, education consultant, teacher of teachers, parent educator, and author. He is best known, however, for his namesake blog, Teacher Tom's Blog, where he has posted daily for over a decade, chronicling the life and times of his little preschool in the rain-soaked Pacific North…

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47: Speech Therapy Practice to Correctly Produce Speech Sounds: Articulation /sp/ blends 5:00

1y ago5:00

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Purchase my online Kindergarten Readiness course: https://bit.ly/KMagnetPrepOnline On today's episode of Keys to Kindergarten Readiness practice with us as we work on speech therapy skills. Focus: articulation of /sp/ blends (This is great for preschool students!) Let's Dig In! Resource Mentioned: https://mommyspeechtherapy.com/ GET TO KNOW ME Lear…

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46: Child Need Speech Therapy? How to Work on Articulation Skills at Home 10:35

1y ago10:35

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Purchase my online Kindergarten Readiness course for a smooth transition into kindergarten: https://bit.ly/KMagnetPrepOnline On today's episode of Keys to Kindergarten Readiness listen as I teach you the steps for speech therapy in your home. This is NOT a substitute for receiving professional speech therapy services. (Easy tips for preschool stude…

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45: Kindergarten Practice Questions: Phonological Awareness Skills: Pre-Reading Skills Animals 5:06

1y ago5:06

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Purchase my online Kindergarten Readiness course: https://bit.ly/KMagnetPrepOnline On today's episode of Keys to Kindergarten Readiness practice with us as we work on rhyme , 1st sounds in words, final sounds in words, and syllable segmentation using animals as our theme. (This is great for preschool students!) Let's Dig In! GET TO KNOW ME Learn: w…

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44: Do You Wish Your Family Had a Good Routine or Schedule? How to Have Effective Family Meetings Even with Preschoolers 14:59

1y ago14:59

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Purchase my online Kindergarten Readiness course for a smooth transition into kindergarten: https://bit.ly/KMagnetPrepOnline On today's episode of Keys to Kindergarten Readiness listen as I teach you the steps to have an effective family meeting. Family meetings are great to increase communication in your household. Let's Dig In! GET TO KNOW ME Lea…

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43: Practice Questions for Kindergarten: How to Teach Rhyme (Roses are Red): Reading Skills: Live Coaching 5:59

1y ago5:59

5:59

Book your private SMARRT call with me: https://bit.ly/SMARRTCALL On today's episode of Keys to Kindergarten Readiness practice with us as we work on rhyme and vocabulary using the nursery rhyme "Roses are Red." (This is great for preschool students!) Let's Dig In! GET TO KNOW ME Learn: www.keystokindergartenreadiness.com Connect: keystokindergarten…

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42 How to Teach Rhyme & Vocabulary Using Nursery Rhymes 9:43

1y ago9:43

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Book your private SMARRT call with me: https://bit.ly/SMARRTCALL On today's episode of Keys to Kindergarten Readiness listen as I teach you the steps to teach your child rhyme and vocabulary using nursery rhymes. Let's Dig In! GET TO KNOW ME Learn: www.keystokindergartenreadiness.com Connect: keystokindergartenreadiness@gmail.com Community: KTKR Co…

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41: Practice Questions for Kindergarten: Letter Sounds-Beginning Sounds in Words Live Coaching 3:45

1y ago3:45

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Book your private SMARRT call with me: https://bit.ly/SMARRTCALL On today's episode of Keys to Kindergarten Readiness practice with us as we work on identifying the beginning sounds in words. (Great for preschool students!) Let's Dig In! GET TO KNOW ME Learn: www.keystokindergartenreadiness.com Connect: keystokindergartenreadiness@gmail.com Communi…

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40: Need Tips on How to Teach Letter Sounds to Your Child? Do This 1st!(Phonics) 7:52

1y ago7:52

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Book your private SMARRT call with me: https://bit.ly/SMARRTCALL On today's episode of Keys to Kindergarten Readiness listen as I teach you the step BEFORE teaching letter sounds to your child. Let's Dig In! GET TO KNOW ME Learn: www.keystokindergartenreadiness.com Connect: keystokindergartenreadiness@gmail.com Community: KTKR Community Facebook Pa…

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39: Practice Questions for Kindergarten: Auditory Blending: Reading Skills: Live Coaching 4:43

1y ago4:43

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Book your private SMARRT call with me: https://bit.ly/SMARRTCALL Work on it Wednesday! On today's episode of Keys to Kindergarten Readiness listen as I work through live coaching with little ones to practice pre-reading skills for auditory blending. Get your child and practice with us! GET TO KNOW ME Learn: www.keystokindergartenreadiness.com Conne…

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38:Stumped Wondering Why Your Child Can’t Blend Sounds to Read? 3 Levels of Blending to Help Develop Strong Readers Even at Age 3 9:42

1+ y ago9:42

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Book your private SMARRT call with me: https://bit.ly/SMARRTCALL On today's episode of Keys to Kindergarten Readiness listen as I teach you how to teach your child pre-reading skills for auditory blending. Let's Dig In! GET TO KNOW ME Learn: www.keystokindergartenreadiness.com Connect: keystokindergartenreadiness@gmail.com Community: KTKR Community…

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37: Work on it Wednesday: Live Coaching: Kindergarten Practice Questions Verbal Gifted Testing #1 Bed, Car/Truck, Doctor 4:43

1+ y ago4:43

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Book your private SMARRT call with me: https://bit.ly/SMARRTCALL On today's episode of Keys to Kindergarten Readiness listen as I work through live coaching with rising kindergartener Ezekiel. We practice how to create well-rounded answers for kindergarten testing. GET TO KNOW ME Learn: www.keystokindergartenreadiness.com Connect: keystokindergarte…

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