Step 1: Knowing How ‘Being School Ready’ Makes Life Smoother
Let’s face it: school readiness isn’t just about preparing your child - it’s about helping your day run smoother too.
When children practise just a few core habits, you get back time, calm, and to the bottom of your mug.
1. Mornings become missions, not meltdowns.
When children know the sequence - brush teeth, get dressed, grab bag - they feel more in control and less likely to go limp over socks.
Real-life Wins: Instead of you shouting “Shoes!” twenty times, they’re already halfway to the door (wearing both, if you’re lucky).
2. Getting out the door becomes a team sport.
No more “Mum, where’s my water bottle?” 30 seconds before leaving. Children start taking responsibility for their own stuff.
Real-life Wins: Your child proudly packs their bag with everything - including a rock and three plastic dinosaurs. But at least that’s progress.
3. Holidays feel more like holidays.
Packing, queues, sleeping in a new place - readiness teaches patience and flexibility that carries over to family outings.
Real-life Wins: Your child waits (mostly) without a dramatic floor collapse at airport check-in. You call that a win.
4. The “why won’t they just listen?” moments get easier.
Practising listening at home helps reduce the need for full-volume parenting in public.
Real-life Wins: You ask them to put something back on the shelf and they... actually do it. Without turning it into a protest march through the cereal aisle.