Kindergarten Here We Come W/Melissa of @thekindergartenmom

Questions we covered in this episode:1. Self-help skills: What are children required to do as they enter kindergarten ?2. Social/emotional development: Fears around starting Kindergarten and what parents can do to help with separation anxiety.3. What and how to pack: What do children need to bring to school? (Clothing, lunch/snack, etc.)4. Toileting! How to help your child be independent with their toileting5. What does the learning look like in Kindergarten? What is play-based inquiry learning and how is it conducted in the classroom?<br/>Melissa Markus is a Teacher and Mom of 2! She has a Master’s in Child Study and Education with a focus on Kindergarten, the Early Years, Special Education and the Arts.Melissa started the social media account @thekindergartenmom as a vehicle to provide parents and teachers with DIY lessons and activities for children at home and in the classroom. Melissa also facilitates a virtual seminar called ‘The Kindergarten Crash Course’ where she provides parents with an in-depth and interactive presentation on the complexities of Kindergarten and how they can best prepare and support their children during this new and exciting transition!<br/><br/>Links: ‘The Kindergarten Crash Course’ recording available through the link in her IG!<br/>Instagram: @thekindergartenmom<br/>_______________________________________________________________<br/>Did you love this episode? BUY ME A COFFEE for support!<br/><br/>Find me on Instagram<br/>@balkanina<br/>@mamaknowspodcast<br/><br/>Find me on TikTok<br/>Balkanina<br/><br/>Subscribe to my Newsletter<br/><br/>Private Facebook Motherhood-Podcast Community<br/>Mama Knows FB<br/><br/>Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide any medical advice, it is for informational purposes only!