Tag: school readiness

As students across the country prepare to sit NAPLAN, early childhood development specialists are encouraging families to look beyond the test itself and consider the foundations laid years before children enter the classroom. GymbaROO-KindyROO, one of Australia’s leading early childhood […]

By Felicity Conlan and Stephanie Lord-Darby  Discover how speech pathologist Felicity Conlan reveals the powerful, everyday interactions that foster authentic communication from the very beginning. Real talk: “School Readiness” can feel like an intimidating checklist. Why are we talking about […]

By Stephanie Lord-Dabry and Emma Ellsmore  Did you know that the connection between our mind and body is not just beneficial for adults but is also crucial for children? Just like yoga or a brisk walk can lighten our cognitive […]

Written by: Dr Tessa Grigg Starting kindergarten is one of the biggest transitions in a child’s early life. To thrive in the classroom, children need more than just early literacy and numeracy skills. They also need to be physically and […]

Written by Dr Jane Williams, Dr Tessa Grigg and Bindy Cummings Key takeaways:  Physical activity boosts academic success. In this blog, we highlight the research that shows that movement-based programs like GymbaROO-KindyROO enhance children’s literacy, numeracy and overall learning readiness. […]