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About 

Kids First Children's Services helps children and families to thrive and not just cope in their classroom, playground, home and community environments.

 

Led by award-winning teacher and best-selling author, Sonja Walker, Kids First’s multidisciplinary team of child psychologists, speech pathologists, occupational therapists and teachers is known for the practical, evidence-based support it gives to kids (and their parents and teachers) so that they can navigate the ups and downs of preschool, school and life. 

 

With Core Values of Care, Kindness, Compassion and Making a Contribution, Kids First has supported thousands of Australian children, parents, carers and educators.

 

We offer a wide range of in-clinic, tele-health, digital supports and live events that are delivered by highly skilled paediatric professionals.

At Kids First,  we believe that every child has the right to be acknowledged as an individual with unique and valuable gifts.


We also believe in empowering parents so that they can be informed champions for their children

 

Our mission is to equip parents to be the kinds of informed, proactive mums and dads that they want to be, and to encourage and support children so that they can have the happy, confident lives they deserve.

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Meet Sonja Walker

Sonja’s mission is to help kids of all ages and abilities to ‘thrive and not just cope’.

The author of best-selling book SCHOOL READY: A practical and supportive guide for parents with sensitive kids, her passion is empowering parents to become strong and confident advocates for their children.

Sonja has been a qualified teacher for more than 30 years and founded award-winning paediatric health and education practice Kids First Children’s Services in 2007.

With her team of experienced child psychologists, speech pathologists, occupational therapists and teachers, Sonja has supported thousands of Australian children and families to meet the social, emotional and learning demands of preschool, school and life.

A sought-after media commentator on topics related to children’s learning and development, Sonja also shares easy and practical ways to raise resilient kids in preschools, schools and corporate settings.

 

When not supporting children and families at Kids First, Sonja can be found enjoying a beachside coffee with her husband, spending time with family and friends, and trying (often unsuccessfully) to tame the exuberance of her silly, but lovable dog, Sheldon.

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Level 1, 527 Pittwater Road,
Brookvale NSW 2100

(02) 9938 5419

schoolready@kids-first.com.au

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(Technology sometimes has its moments, so if you find that you have to wait for more than 24 hours to access your resources, please send an email to schoolready@kids-first.com.au )

School Ready Toolkit

Week 1

In Week 1 of the SCHOOL READY TOOLKIT, your child will enjoy these terrific school readiness activities created by child psychologists, teachers, speech pathologists and occupational therapists.

 

 

Parent / Educator Resources

How to Identify your Child’s Strengths & Learning Style

 

Comprehensive School Readiness Checklist

 

 

Social Skills Builders

My All About Me Book

 

Emotion of the week: Happiness

 

 

Communication Skills Builders

Walking Sign Hunt Game

 

 

Pre-Numeracy Skills Builders



Fine Motor Skills Builders

 

 

 

Cognitive Skills Builders

A Grown-Up’s Guide to Story Time

 

Memory Matching Game

Early Maths Counts: More and Less Game

 

Funky Fingers Threading Game
Positive Ways to Use Playdough (recipe & activity ideas)

Creative Learning: Crazy Toilet Paper People

7 Day Lego® Challenge

 

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Week 2

It’s Week 2, and our multi-disciplinary team has created lots of fun school readiness games and activities. Your child will never know they are learning!   

 

Pre-Numeracy Skills Builders

Numeracy Wheel Game

 

Early Maths Counts: Patterns Power Activity

 

Communication Skills Builders

Understanding Concepts: Colours are Cool

 

Words and their Meanings: Colours Game

 

Social Skills Builders

My Self Portrait

 

Emotion of the week: Sadness

 

Fine Motor Skills Builders

 

 

 

Sensory Regulation Skill Builder

 

Cognitive Skill Builder

Learning Disguised as Fun: Wet and Wonderful Games

Creative Learning: Lantern Making

Creative Learning: Make a Magic Wand

 

Indoor Obstacle Course

 

New Ways to Play an Old Game: I Spy

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Week 3

In Week 3, our paediatric health and education professionals provide resources designed to support your ‘whole’ child with a wide range of school readiness activities.

 

Social Skills Builders

My Gratitude Tree

Emotion of the Week: Pride

 

 

Sensory Regulation Skills Builder

Learning Disguised as Fun: Making ‘Goop’

 

 

Pre-Numeracy Skills Builder

Indoor Scavenger Hunt

 

Number Recognition & Correspondence Counting Game

Communication Skills Builder

Syllables and Sounds Game

 

 

Fine Motor Skills Builders

 

 

Cognitive Skills Builder

Create a Book Nook

 

Creative Learning: Paper Plate Snakes

Creative Learning: Tongs & Tweezers Games

 

Mystery Shape Hunt

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Week 4

Week 4 is all about supporting your child to build the confidence and resilience needed to ‘thrive and not just cope’ when ‘big’ school begins!

 

Sensory Regulation Skills Builder

Sensory Tray Treasure Hunt

 

Make Your Own Crash Mat
Shaving Cream Fun

Social Skills Builders

 

Emotions Memory Matching Game
Emotion of the week: Disappointment

 

Communication Skills Builders

Following Instructions Through Drawing

Groovy Groups Game

 

 

Cognitive Skills Builder

Sticks, Shapes & Patterns Game

 

 

Pre-Numeracy Skills Builder

 

Fine Motor Skills Builders

 

 

Parent / Educator Resource

 

Early Maths Counts: Addition Game

 

Sticker Name Game
Creative Learning: Making Paper Planes

School Readiness Checklist Review

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School Ready Toolkit

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You now have your very own log-in to

The School Ready Toolkit!

 

Our School Ready team is working hard in the background to push all the buttons we need to give you access!

 

Keep an eye on your emails (and if you haven’t heard from us in 24 hours and haven’t found a love note from us in your junk folder!) feel free to contact us.

 

 

 

Sonja Walker & The School Ready Toolkit team