It’s almost time for kids who were babies through the pandemic to start kindergarten – but are they ready? In the latest episode of Young & Healthy, host Kate Setter talks with Dr. Kristen Copeland, Dr. Lauren Porter, and Vera Brooks from Cincinnati Public Schools about kindergarten readiness and child development.  

Listeners will learn what educators look for when assessing readiness and how the measures we took in 2020 and 2021 can impact classroom outcomes. Our guests delve into their work with kindergarteners, offering insights from their recent study that includes findings about effects the COVID-19 pandemic has had on early childhood education. They share steps parents can take now to ensure their children are ready for kindergarten, highlighting the importance of fostering a nurturing and stimulating environment. 

Don’t miss this important conversation that will provide listeners with actionable steps to support every child's journey into kindergarten. 

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To read more about the study, visit: Study Confirms Fears that COVID Pandemic Reduced Kindergarten Readiness - Research Horizons (cincinnatichildrens.org)