School readiness: Preparing children for life (online)

May 06, 2020 - May 06, 2020

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School readiness: Preparing children for life (online)

May 6 2020

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School readiness is far more than being able to count to 100 and recite the alphabet, it is about the development of the whole child!In this special webinar Niki responds to general concern about school readiness during the current pandemic crisis. We explore the importance of children being developmentally ready to learn to do well in school and the skills children need to set them up for school and life success. (Time: 1 hour)

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