In its broadest sense, school readiness involves children, schools, families, early environment, and community. Many noted experts suggest that no child is innately prepared for school. This is a multi-faceted concept that demands much more than just academic preparedness. Ideally, the school readiness of a child is based on multiple aspects of development, including physical,
The first few years in a child’s life are characterised by rapid developments that are not seen in any other period of life. Along with several other factors, nutrition plays a huge supporting role in this stage of life. It has been established that nutritious diets help children concentrate better and think more critically. Naturally,
The early years of a child are critical for their development because this is the time when the core brain architecture is formed. As a result, during these critical years, educators need to support and enhance the learning and development of these children. The Council of Australia Governments established the Early Years Learning Framework
Over the years, our educational systems have revolved entirely around traditional classroom settings. There is no denying the fact that this approach has provided the structured environment required to help students interact and learn. However, with the evolution of the idea of effective teaching, we have recognised certain limitations of the traditional model that confines
Most children look forward to the start of their school life with mixed emotions, from anticipation and anxiety to excitement, and even sadness. Recent studies suggest that approximately 25% of children encounter difficulties during this critical stage of their lives. It is important to remember here that the school readiness of a child is not
The transition from nursery to school is a huge step for children as well as their parents. The social, emotional, physical, and intellectual state of the child plays a critical role in making this transition smooth and successful. This is where the term school readiness comes in. A ‘school ready’ child is developmentally prepared to