{"product_id":"school-readiness-guide","title":"Ready, Set, School! - School Readiness Guide","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReady, Set, School! A Parent's Guide to School Readiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eStarting school is a big step for your child and for you. This guide helps you prepare in a way that actually matters, and it isn't about flashcards or early reading. Research shows that managing feelings, getting along with others and looking after themselves are just as important for a happy start as letters and numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWritten by a primary school teacher with a psychology degree and over a decade in the classroom, this evidence-based guide turns the research into simple, everyday activities you can do at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInside you'll find:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat school readiness really means, organised around the five areas of the Australian Early Development Census\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow your child's brain works at school-starting age, explained through our characters Professor Wise, Guard Dog and Hippo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical activities for emotional and social readiness, independence, early literacy, numeracy, sleep and physical skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat to expect in the lead-up, on the first day and through the first term, including after-school meltdowns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuidance on deciding when to start school (in NSW) and when to seek extra support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA printable readiness checklist to talk through with your child's educator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEvery section is grounded in research, with a full reference list included. There are no tests and no pressure, just ideas you can pick from to suit your child and your family.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvery child is different, their abilities are unique and it's important to talk to your child's daycare (if they attend one) as they see your child in a group setting and get to know them well. Remember every child has different abilities and they can all thrive at school.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13-page digital download (PDF). Print at home or read on any device.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Brain Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52966295339295,"sku":null,"price":9.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/2442\/0383\/files\/94.png?v=1791112384","url":"https:\/\/www.mybrainbooks.com\/products\/school-readiness-guide","provider":"My Brain Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}