Ready or Not? Evaluating Your Child's Homeschool Readiness

Описание: Wondering if your child is ready to start Foundations? Join Delise Germond and Lisa Bailey in this episode of Everyday Educator as they discuss practical signs of school readiness for preschoolers and early learners. Discover how to prepare your child for Classical Conversations Foundations, navigate emotional development milestones, and build essential skills like following directions, fine motor development, and independent play. Learn when to start formal learning, how to give constructive feedback as a homeschool parent, and why emotional intelligence matters as much as academic preparation. Whether you're new to homeschooling or evaluating your child's readiness for Foundations, this episode offers encouragement and actionable strategies for starting your homeschool journey with confidence. Perfect for parents of toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary students considering Classical Conversations or home education.

What you'll learn:
• How to recognize signs your child is ready for formal learning
• Ways to develop attention span and help children follow simple directions
• Activities that build fine motor skills and handwriting readiness
• Strategies for teaching emotional intelligence and naming feelings
• How to create routines and expectations together as a family
• Why sensory learning and developmental milestones matter
• The key differences between homeschool and traditional school readiness

This episode of Everyday Educator is sponsored by Summit Ministries:
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