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As parents, we play a key role in equipping our children with the skills and confidence they need to thrive in the classroom. We'll explore a some valuable skills to help your child make a smooth transition to kindergarten. It's important to recognise that every child is different and learns at their own pace. Ultimately, the goal is not just to tick off a checklist of skills but to foster a love for learning and exploration that will serve them well throughout their academic journey. By providing a supportive and nurturing environment tailored to each child's needs, you can help them flourish and develop the skills necessary for success in kindergarten and beyond. | [1. Letters of the Alphabet](https://blog.kingscollege.qld.edu.au#letters-of-the-alphabet) [2. Name Recognition](https://blog.kingscollege.qld.edu.au#name-recognition) [3. Grip a Pencil](https://blog.kingscollege.qld.edu.au#grip-a-pencil) [4. Write your Name](https://blog.kingscollege.qld.edu.au#write-your-name) [5. 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Craft Activities](https://blog.kingscollege.qld.edu.au#craft-activities) | | --- | --- | [read more \>\>](https://blog.kingscollege.qld.edu.au/25-skills-to-prepare-your-child-for-kindergarten) ## [Get Ready for Prep - A Guide for Parents](https://blog.kingscollege.qld.edu.au/get-ready-for-prep-a-guide-for-parents) [![Pin It](https://assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png)](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://blog.kingscollege.qld.edu.au/get-ready-for-prep-a-guide-for-parents&media=https://524334.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/524334/Blogs/Blog%20Featured/get_ready_for_prep_a_guide_for_parents_featured.jpg) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Get Ready for Prep - A Guide for Parents](https://blog.kingscollege.qld.edu.au/hubfs/Blogs/Blog%20Featured/get_ready_for_prep_a_guide_for_parents_featured.jpg)](https://blog.kingscollege.qld.edu.au/get-ready-for-prep-a-guide-for-parents) At the time of writing, it is the beginning of February and the new school year has just begun. For many families, it’s the beginning of a whole new chapter as their child starts school for the first time. For other families, Prep is a year away, and many parents will be concerned whether their child will be ready for school in 12 months time. When a child begins Prep, parents are often unsure as to what foundations and skills their little learner should be equipped with. [read more \>\>](https://blog.kingscollege.qld.edu.au/get-ready-for-prep-a-guide-for-parents) Topics: [Parenting](https://blog.kingscollege.qld.edu.au/topic/parenting), [Primary School](https://blog.kingscollege.qld.edu.au/topic/primary-school), [Social Skills](https://blog.kingscollege.qld.edu.au/topic/social-skills), [Preschool](https://blog.kingscollege.qld.edu.au/topic/preschool), [Prep](https://blog.kingscollege.qld.edu.au/topic/prep), [Friendship](https://blog.kingscollege.qld.edu.au/topic/friendship) ## [What's in a Name?](https://blog.kingscollege.qld.edu.au/whats-in-a-name) [![Pin It](https://assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png)](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://blog.kingscollege.qld.edu.au/whats-in-a-name&media=https://524334.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/524334/Blogs/Blog%20Featured/whats_in_a_name_featured.jpg) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![What's in a Name?](https://blog.kingscollege.qld.edu.au/hubfs/Blogs/Blog%20Featured/whats_in_a_name_featured.jpg)](https://blog.kingscollege.qld.edu.au/whats-in-a-name) A few years ago, there were more baby girls called ‘Khaleesi’ than ‘Britney’, as parents across the English-speaking world named their daughters after a character from the all-conquering *Game of Thrones* books and TV series. Since the series ended in 2019, however, the trend has nosedived, with precisely zero registrations of the name ‘Khaleesi’ in the USA so far this year. This has me wondering about the influence of pop culture on children’s names. [read more \>\>](https://blog.kingscollege.qld.edu.au/whats-in-a-name) Topics: [Parenting](https://blog.kingscollege.qld.edu.au/topic/parenting) ## [Teaching Kids Conversation Skills](https://blog.kingscollege.qld.edu.au/teaching-kids-conversation-skills) [![Pin It](https://assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png)](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://blog.kingscollege.qld.edu.au/teaching-kids-conversation-skills&media=https://524334.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/524334/Blogs/Blog%20Featured/teaching_children_conversation_skills_featured.jpg) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Teaching Kids Conversation Skills](https://blog.kingscollege.qld.edu.au/hubfs/Blogs/Blog%20Featured/teaching_children_conversation_skills_featured.jpg)](https://blog.kingscollege.qld.edu.au/teaching-kids-conversation-skills) I’ve never been great at small talk. It is only when I can burrow beneath surface-level chit-chat level that I become truly engaged. I am, however, considerably more advanced at the art of polite conversation than my children. My boys are either too direct (eg “My grandad’s losing his hair too”) or shy and monosyllabic, mumbling to their shoes when spoken to by someone unfamiliar. [read more \>\>](https://blog.kingscollege.qld.edu.au/teaching-kids-conversation-skills) Topics: [Parenting](https://blog.kingscollege.qld.edu.au/topic/parenting), [High School](https://blog.kingscollege.qld.edu.au/topic/high-school), [Primary School](https://blog.kingscollege.qld.edu.au/topic/primary-school), [Social Skills](https://blog.kingscollege.qld.edu.au/topic/social-skills), [Preschool](https://blog.kingscollege.qld.edu.au/topic/preschool) ## [Why Your Child Should Play Chess](https://blog.kingscollege.qld.edu.au/why-your-child-should-play-chess) [![Pin It](https://assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png)](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://blog.kingscollege.qld.edu.au/why-your-child-should-play-chess&media=https://524334.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/524334/Blogs/Blog%20Featured/why_children_should_play_chess_featured.jpg) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Why Your Child Should Play Chess](https://blog.kingscollege.qld.edu.au/hubfs/Blogs/Blog%20Featured/why_children_should_play_chess_featured.jpg)](https://blog.kingscollege.qld.edu.au/why-your-child-should-play-chess)   Chess is often considered a game suited only to intellectually gifted people.  People assume that to play chess you must already have a rather high level of intelligence or at least be ‘a little bit smart’. While chess may be more instantly appealing to those whose minds already think in a strategic ‘chess-like' manner, research is showing that this increasingly popular game has significant benefits for everyone. 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Lacking confidence and unsure where to start, many parents have struggled to make headway in this area. If this sounds familiar, these ideas will help you make a start. 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