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Strong School Start: 3 Keys for School Readiness

2024-11-07 10:30:00 2024-11-07 11:30:00 Australia/Melbourne Strong School Start: 3 Keys for School Readiness Do you have a little one that is starting school or kindy in 2025? Come along and learn 3 practical, ready-to-use tips to help you navigate this big life change for your child and yourself. Boronggook Drysdale Library - Multipurpose Room

Thursday, November 07
10:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2024-11-07 10:30:00 2024-11-07 11:30:00 Australia/Melbourne Strong School Start: 3 Keys for School Readiness Do you have a little one that is starting school or kindy in 2025? Come along and learn 3 practical, ready-to-use tips to help you navigate this big life change for your child and yourself. Boronggook Drysdale Library - Multipurpose Room

Boronggook Drysdale Library

Multipurpose Room

Do you have a little one that is starting school or kindy in 2025? Come along and learn 3 practical, ready-to-use tips to help you navigate this big life change for your child and yourself.

Suzie is an OT, parenting educator and mentor, award winning speaker and the mama of two wildlings with big emotions. She has supported 100s of families as they consider their child’s school readiness and to prepare for this transition, with extensive experience with little ones with big emotions and often challenging behaviours - the ones that make their parents worry the most!

So come along and get Suzie’s top tips of intentional action you can take now, including: 

  • A better UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CHILD'S EMOTIONS AS THEY START THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR so you can plan and manage these proactively with ease and confidence
  • Knowledge on how to BEST CONNECT WITH YOUR CHILD'S SCHOOL OR KINDERGARTEN so you can co-design the smooth start you want for your child 
  • A TOOLKIT OF SKILLS to work on over the summer at home, to optimise success in school start for your child 

Suzie draws from her own personal lived experience raising her own wildlings, as well as significant training in occupational science, neuroscience and psychology alongside the privilege of extensive experience supporting thousands of families over her career in her heart-led, family-centred and science-based programs and is passionate about helping parents raise happier, healthier and more helpful humans.

 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Health & Wellbeing | Children & Families |

TAGS: | recommended |

Boronggook Drysdale Library

Phone: (03) 4201 0656

Hours

Boronggook Drysdale Library

Mon, Mar 31 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Apr 01 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Wed, Apr 02 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 03 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, Apr 04 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Apr 05 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 06 2:00PM to 5:00PM

Tel: (03) 4201 0656

About the Library

The Boronggook Drysdale Library building, opened in April 2023, features communal spaces, quiet study areas, an adult changing places facility, a green roof, an internal courtyard garden, a City of Greater Geelong customer service point and resource-efficient systems. The sustainable building is a welcoming and safe space open to all.

Upcoming events

Fri, Apr 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Mon, Apr 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Multipurpose Room
Together, we will create our own paper creations inspired by traditional Japanese Kokeshi paper people in this... more
Together, we will create our own paper creations inspired by traditional Japanese Kokeshi paper people in this hands-on session. Ages 8+

Mon, Apr 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Discussion Room 1
Discover what 3D printing is and how it works. Learn the basics of design and how to make your own custom name tag.

Mon, Apr 07, 11:30am - 11:50am
Children's Area
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Tue, Apr 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Multipurpose Room
Unleash creativity and foster friendships in our vibrant community art program designed for kids. Let's celebrate... more
Unleash creativity and foster friendships in our vibrant community art program designed for kids. Let's celebrate the joy of art together. Ages 5+

Wed, Apr 09, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Kitchen/Craft space
Stitching together an artwork full of creativity, friendship, and community! The finished artwork will be displayed... more
Stitching together an artwork full of creativity, friendship, and community! The finished artwork will be displayed in one of the Geelong Regional Libraries. Ages 12-18

Thu, Apr 10, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Kitchen/Craft space
Ever been annoyed by not having pockets? Rage no more. BYO pocketless garment and grownup and learn how to add... more
Ever been annoyed by not having pockets? Rage no more. BYO pocketless garment and grownup and learn how to add pockets where they are desperately needed. Sewing materials supplied. Ages 8+

Fri, Apr 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area
A fun-filled Storytime where little ones and their grown-ups come together. Enjoy stories, songs, and crafts all... more
A fun-filled Storytime where little ones and their grown-ups come together. Enjoy stories, songs, and crafts all about dinosaurs. Bring your snacks and expect a "roar-some" time! Ages: Preschool

Sat, Apr 12, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Multipurpose Room
Join us for some family movie fun. BYO popcorn! Ages 5+

Mon, Apr 14, 11:30am - 11:50am
Children's Area
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Mon, Apr 14, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Multipurpose Room
Create and engineer your dreams using Lego Brickit ©. Join us for an experience where creativity meets... more
Create and engineer your dreams using Lego Brickit ©. Join us for an experience where creativity meets architecture. Young builders and grown-ups team up together and bring your imagination! Ages 8+

Tue, Apr 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Multipurpose Room
Come and play games, listen to stories, sing songs and have fun at this holiday program where doing things together... more
Come and play games, listen to stories, sing songs and have fun at this holiday program where doing things together makes it better! Ages: Preschool

Wed, Apr 16, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Kitchen/Craft space
Come along all clay creatives to a hands-on polymer clay workshop. Practice your skills and make your own... more
Come along all clay creatives to a hands-on polymer clay workshop. Practice your skills and make your own mini-figurine. Ages 12-18

Thu, Apr 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area
Join us for an enchanting Storytime in the library for a Teddy Bears sleepover, filled with stories and fun. Bring a... more
Join us for an enchanting Storytime in the library for a Teddy Bears sleepover, filled with stories and fun. Bring a teddy who will stay the night and don't forget you can wear your PJ's!

Mon, Apr 21, 11:30am - 11:50am
Children's Area
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Tue, Apr 22, 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Area
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Mon, Apr 28, 11:30am - 11:50am
Children's Area
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Tue, Apr 29, 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Area
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Wed, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Multipurpose Room
Lose yourself in a world of colour as you experiment with different styles of paint and other materials. Will you... more
Lose yourself in a world of colour as you experiment with different styles of paint and other materials. Will you love watercolours or acrylics? Chalk or pastels? Recommended age Preschool - 12.

Thu, May 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Kitchen/Craft space
Join us to learn a new craft or perfect an old one. Each month we will try a different crafting skill. Meet fellow... more
Join us to learn a new craft or perfect an old one. Each month we will try a different crafting skill. Meet fellow crafters and share tips and tricks. Prepare to become obsessed.

Fri, May 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.