Suzanne Wandling, elementary education and special needs expert, discusses homeschool kindergarten readiness and what to expect.
-Overview of homeschool kindergarten using play-based and simple learning activities [0:30]
-Common misconceptions or myths about elementary education [2:20]
-Knowing the general attention span for a typical kindergarten student and introducing breaks [4:40]
-Other developmental milestones to remember, kindergarten readiness checklists [6:30]
-Possible red flags that may indicate special needs [8:30]
-Describing a typical homeschool kindergarten day: routines, organization, etc. [10:20]
-Free and low-cost homeschool resources to consider [13:10]
-How COVID-19 and technology have prompted delays in fine-motor skills and language development [15:50]
Resource #1 - Homeschool Kindergarten Ideas: https://midwesthomeschoolers.org/kindergarten-homeschool-ideas-2/
Resource #2 - Slow & Steady, Get Me Ready https://www.amazon.com/Slow-Steady-Get-Me-Ready/dp/0962232211
Resource #3 - Before Five In A Row: https://fiveinarow.com/shop/before-five-in-a-row/
Resource #4 - UFLI: https://ufli.education.ufl.edu/
Resource #5: All About Reading: https://www.allaboutlearningpress.com/all-about-reading/
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