Best Kindergarten Readiness Teacher Podcasts (2024)

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Mental Health in Higher Education 25:57

1d ago25:57

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Read Mary Ellen's latest article, The Mental Health Crisis Among Faculty and College Staff. Also, see The Mental Health Crisis on College Campuses.By Natieka Samuels, Mary Ellen Flannery

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Introduction 0:33

14d 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

14d ago1:53

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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

14d 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

14d ago1:30

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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

14d 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

14d 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

14d ago9:40

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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

14d 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

14d 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

14d 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

14d 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

14d ago2:59

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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

14d 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

14d 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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How to Be Strike-Ready 34:25

18d ago34:25

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They say that the best way to prevent a strike is to prepare for one. So how can educators successfully avoid striking, while also having their demands met? Leah VanDassor, president of the St. Paul Federation of Educators, and executive board member Quentin Wathum-Ocama discuss how St. Paul, MN educators prepared for their recent negotiations, and…

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The State of Community Schools 33:19

1M ago33:19

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Learn more about Community Schools at NEA.org/CommunitySchoolsBy National Education Association

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

1M ago12:27

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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

1M 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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Supporting Students with Disabilities 25:27

2M ago25:27

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Mentioned in this episode: https://www.nea.org/individuals-with-disabilities Course: “Disability Representation: Historical Perspectives and the Impact of Media”. The course is free for NEA members and $39.99 for non-members. https://www.nea.org/professional-excellence/professional-learning/resources/disability-rights-and-inclusion-online-learning-…

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Why New Teachers and ESPs Make a Dynamic Team 32:57

2M ago32:57

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In this episode, we explore the invaluable partnership between Education Support Professionals (or ESPs) and new and aspiring educators in schools. Our guests, Joie Moore, an ESP from Ohio, and Demetrius Dove, an aspiring educator from Georgia, share their insights and experiences in fostering strong partnerships within the school community.…

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

2M ago14:26

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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 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

2M ago17:48

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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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Moments from A Nature-Based, Outdoor Pre-Kindergarten 5:32

3M ago5:32

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View photos of the class in action and more from NEA Today here.By Mary Ellen Flannery, Natieka Samuels

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Demystifying AP African American Studies 33:33

3M ago33:33

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Read more about AP African American Studies: https://www.nea.org/nea-today/all-news-articles/what-really-happens-ap-african-american-studiesBy Antoinette Dempsey-Waters, Natieka Samuels

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Taking Action on Gun Violence 39:55

4M ago39:55

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Read the latest article about the gun violence epidemic from NEA Today: https://www.nea.org/nea-today/all-news-articles/we-can-change-educators-take-gun-violence Also mentioned in this episode: https://www.nea.org/gunviolence Educationvotes.nea.org NEA Action Center Donate to the NEA PACBy National Education Association

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Encore: Battling Educator Stress 38:51

5M ago38:51

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Mentioned in this episode: The Center for Educator Wellness and LearningBy National Education Association

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Recognizing Yourself as a Leader 32:03

5M ago32:03

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We’re talking women in leadership with Stephanie Johnson, a South Carolina Reading Interventionist, Fulbright awardee, and former Chair of NEA’s Women’s Issues Committee. Together, we discuss her personal leadership journey as an educator and NEA member, and how every woman has the power to lead–even if they don’t quite recognize it yet.…

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Update: The State of Student Debt 28:37

6M ago28:37

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Mentioned in this episode: https://www.nea.org/student-debt-support https://www.neamb.com/products/nea-student-debt-navigatorBy National Education Association

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Rise Up for LGBTQ+ Youth with GLSEN 28:47

6M ago28:47

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Mentioned in this episode: Take the Rise Up Pledge: https://www.glsen.org/riseup Ask Congress to Rise Up: https://act.glsen.org/a/congress-rise-up-2023 Rise Up Proclamation Map: https://maps.glsen.org/rise-up-proclamations/ State and Local Rise Up Proclamation toolkit: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jEaB3suSlfuX42aBc1xSeR54_hEiLfWcocuz2Rt8qro/…

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What Behavioral Specialists Want You To Know 38:50

7M ago38:50

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Student behavior is a major challenge for educators these days, and it’s more important than ever to learn how to respond to those behaviors in a compassionate, effective, and safe way. To discuss these strategies, Rosa DiPiazza, a school psychologist and behavioral specialist in Delaware, joins the show.…

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Champion the Freedom to Read With Author Duncan Tonatiuh 34:57

7M ago34:57

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Mentioned in this episode: Find "A Land of Books: Dreams of Young Mexihcah Word Painters" on this year's Read Across America Calendar! Take action on book banning - https://educationvotes.nea.org/bannedbooks/ Pen America - https://pen.org/ Every Library - https://www.everylibrary.org/ Learn more about Duncan and his books - https://duncantonatiuh.c…

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Parent Partnership and Family Engagement 34:03

8M ago34:03

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Parents, guardians, and family members are essential parts of every school community—Their involvement can not only improve the learning experience for students but also the working conditions of educators. To discuss how family engagement can be a game changer for educators, Maria Miranda, current UTLA Elementary Vice President, joins the podcast.…

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

8M 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

8M 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

8M 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

8M 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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Winning Higher Pay 39:51

8M ago39:51

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Teachers are making $3,644 less, on average, than they did 10 years ago, adjusted for inflation. In this episode, two guests who were part of successful efforts to win higher pay for educators in their states share their experiences, strategies, and insights on how they and their fellow union members achieved victory, and share how you can do the s…

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

9M ago5:59

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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 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

9M 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

9M 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

9M 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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Organizing, Member to Member 33:03

9M ago33:03

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Mentioned in this episode: Member-to-member organizing article: https://www.nea.org/advocating-for-change/new-from-nea/educators-are-stronger-together-0By National Education Association

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

9M 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

9M 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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Education and the Supreme Court 39:24

9M ago39:24

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From free speech rights to religious freedom, equal access to education, and the delicate balance between privacy and safety, the legal intricacies and real-world implications of Supreme Court rulings cannot be understated. Alice O’Brien, NEA’s General Counsel, returns to the show to discuss the recent Supreme Court decisions that have had major ef…

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

9M 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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36: Testing for Gifted? 4 Verbal Skills Your Child Must Know 11:22

9M ago11:22

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Is your child pretty bright and you think he or she may be gifted? Check out today's show of Keys to Kindergarten Readiness to learn 4 verbal skills your child needs to know to do well on the test. Let's Dig In! GET TO KNOW ME Learn: www.keystokindergartenreadiness.com Connect: keystokindergartenreadiness@gmail.com Community: KTKR Community Faceboo…

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35: The 4Cs to Ace the Kindergarten Test, 3-year-old, 4-year-old, 5-year-old developmental milestones, gifted testing, magnet testing 18:36

9M ago18:36

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On today's episode of Keys to Kindergarten Readiness, I explore how I've found that sometimes kiddos actually know the information, but they simply don't perform well on tests. In today's show, listen in as I reveal the 4 Cs to make sure your child is ready for kindergarten testing. Let's Dig In! GET TO KNOW ME Learn: www.keystokindergartenreadines…

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34: Tips on Getting Your Child to Listen and Pay Attention: Interview with Speech-Language Pathologist Dinalynn Rosenbush of The Language of Play 22:47

10M ago22:47

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Hey Sis! Does your child need some help with attention, listening, or possibly speech and language development? Well, you’re in for a treat because today we are talking to an expert on all. the. things with our guest Dinalynn Rosenbush. Dinalynn Rosenbush is a Speech Language Pathologist of 30 years, Author, Speaker, and Host of the podcast, The La…

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