Reviewed by Rama Gaind.
By Karen Seinor, New Holland, $19.99.
The learning process begins from the moment a baby is born – for everyone – and it continues on a daily basis.
By the time they get to school age, starting school is an exciting prospect. It can also be a time for apprehension for everyone on the household.
This book is not just for families with children close to school age. In fact, included are concepts for games and activities that will enable your children to get ready for school, well before they reach school age.
Starting school is an important time, not just for children, but parents as well. We get over-anxious worrying that our children will not make friends or have fun at school. Will they struggle to settle in? We want them to learn the things we feel they should know.
Is My Child Ready for School? will provide useful information to alleviate your fears and help you decide the best time for your child to begin his/her school adventure.
The contents are all-inclusive covering literacy, numeracy, social and physical development and much more. There are chapters that deal with selecting a school, how to make a smooth and successful transition and supporting your child through the first year of learning.
A passionate educator for more than 17 years, Seinor places her focus on education in Australia and examines key issues through the lens of both teacher and parent.
