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 toileting 5. What does the learning look like in Kindergarten? What is play-based inquiry learning and how is it conducted in the classroom? 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! Links: ‘The Kindergarten Crash Course’ recording available through the link in her IG!Instagram: @thekindergartenmom _______________________________________________________________Did you love this episode? BUY ME A COFFEE for support!Find me on Instagram@balkanina@mamaknowspodcastFind me on TikTokBalkaninaSubscribe to my NewsletterPrivate Facebook Motherhood-Podcast CommunityMama Knows FBDisclaimer: This podcast does not provide any medical advice, it is for informational purposes only!  ______________________________Did you love this episode? BUY ME A COFFEE for support!Find me on Instagram@balkanina@mamaknowspodcastFind me on TikTokBalkaninaSubscribe to my NewsletterPrivate Facebook Motherhood-Podcast CommunityMama Knows FBDisclaimer: This podcast does not provide any medical advice, it is for informational purposes only! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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