Starting preschool or school is a big milestone—but school readiness is about much more than knowing letters and numbers.

In this episode of the Hello Liz Podcast, Sarah Mason sits down with experienced paediatric speech pathologist Liz to explore the skills that help children feel confident, connected and ready to learn.

Together they discuss the importance of communication, independence, social skills, emotional regulation and play, along with practical ways parents can support these skills at home through everyday routines.

In this episode you'll discover:
• What school readiness really means.
• The communication skills that support learning.
• Simple ways to prepare your child at home.
• Why every child develops at their own pace.

Whether your child is starting preschool, kindergarten or primary school, this conversation offers practical, reassuring advice to help families feel confident about the transition.

Explore more from Hello Liz, including our educational TV series and original songs by The Speech Bubbles, designed to support children's learning through music, stories and play.

If this episode helped you, please subscribe and share it with another parent preparing for this exciting stage.

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