FEEL CONFIDENT SENDING YOUR CHILD TO BIG SCHOOL
Get advice and recommendations about school readiness from a qualified and experienced teacher.
50 key questions to ask yourself about your child’s readiness for school.
Expert advice about how to help develop your child’s skills in key areas.
Activities you can do at home with items that are around the house.
Professional teaching insights about the reasoning for particular skills.
The ability to identify potential issues for further support or referrals.
TESTIMONIALS
"Encouraging parents and carers to support the development of the children in their care. She has been a wonderful blessing to my family." - Tony
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"Rikki has a wealth of knowledge and a passion for engaging and inspiring learners of all ages." - Georgia
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"Rikki is able to recognise early on when a student is struggling and takes steps to give the student the confidence to succeed." - Francesca
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"Rikki masterfully provides advice to develop early literacy and numeracy skills and social, emotional and behavioural skills necessary for academic and personal achievement.” - Georgia
"Encouraging parents and carers to support the development of the children in their care. She has been a wonderful blessing to my family." - Tony • "Rikki has a wealth of knowledge and a passion for engaging and inspiring learners of all ages." - Georgia • "Rikki is able to recognise early on when a student is struggling and takes steps to give the student the confidence to succeed." - Francesca • "Rikki masterfully provides advice to develop early literacy and numeracy skills and social, emotional and behavioural skills necessary for academic and personal achievement.” - Georgia
IS YOUR CHILD READY FOR SCHOOL?
Deciding whether your child is ready to start school is a big step. The reality is that every child grows at their own pace. Sending a child to school before they're ready can lead to struggles with confidence, social interaction, and learning. That’s why I developed a guide to help you assess your child’s emotional, social and developmental readiness, to ensure they have a positive and successful start that will set them up in the best possible way for the future.
50 questions to ask yourself about your child
My carefully crafted guideline draws on decades of teaching experience. It outlines 50 questions you can ask yourself about your child’s abilities relating to six key developmental areas. If you answer ‘no’ to a question, it provides advice and activities to help you develop those skills at home together with your child. Read more.
Activities you can work on together
Engaging your child in fun, hands-on activities using everyday materials from around the house can help build essential school readiness skills like counting, problem-solving, and language development. Read more.
PERSONAL/SOCIAL
Personal and social skills help children build relationships, communicate effectively, and navigate social settings. These skills foster cooperation, emotional regulation, and problem-solving, making it easier for children to adapt to a new environment and work with others.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Language skills allow a child to learn through listening and asking questions, and help them to express needs, thoughts, and emotions. Strong language skills also lay the foundation for literacy development, comprehension, and critical thinking.
COGNITIVE SKILLS
Cognitive skills are about thinking, reasoning, and solving problems, which is important for understanding new concepts and completing tasks at school. These skills include memory, attention, following instructions and logical thinking.
I CREATED THIS WEBSITE TO provide parents with the tools AND guidance they need to ensure their child is fully prepared for the EXCITING JOURNEY of starting school.
GET INSIGHTS FROM AN EXPERIENCED TEACHER
A qualified teacher can provide valuable insights into the developmental goals and skills that are needed for your child to start school, while also guiding any additional support your child may need for a smooth transition.