Kindergarten Readiness

Teachers understand that a child's chronological age and developmental age may not be in sync as they reach the age to enter kindergarten. Should all children enter kindergarten with the magic number 5? Come explore what kindergarten readiness means and how it becomes a stumbling block to many children starting formal school before they are ready. We will discuss what red flags to look for and how to have those difficult conversations with parents.

Dana Leyrer is a mother of four and has taught kindergarten at St. John’s, Wauwatosa, for 22 years. She has a passion for fostering relationships between school families that builds a network and provides a strong foundation for families as their children enter formal schooling in kindergarten.