Understand

Understanding current Early Education Philosophies and your child’s individual needs & development.

Choose

Clarity and confidence in your program and school choice.

Transition

Learn to support your child with smooth school transition strategies.

About the course

Seedlings to Scholars, created by LEARN Network, bridges the gap between what schools expect and what families understand about school readiness. Drawing on decades of experience in early childhood, special needs, and language development, we designed this course to equip parents and caregivers with practical strategies to help children begin school with confidence, joy, and a love of learning.

Laura & Samuel

Laura Nowosad & Samuel Gregson are the founders of LEARN Network. Laura is a Canadian living in Germany with her small family. She holds a BSc in Psychology and obtained her PGCE in international education. Laura is trained in Special Education Needs and is passionate about inclusion and advocacy. Samuel, originally from England, now resides in Malaysia. He is holds degrees in Linguistics and Education and is passionate about Early Language Development. While working together in the same International School they saw the gap in parent and teacher expectations for children entering the Kindergarten. Some teachers would spend weeks or even months teaching basic skills to children that could have been learned at home. This skills gap slowed learning and could be disruptive to lessons and the class in general. The idea for Seedlings to Scholars was born in the desire to better support those children and their parents.

Curriculum

4 Chapters · 45 Lessons

  1. 1

    Understanding Early Education

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      Introduction

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      Understanding Kindergarten Programs

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      Your Key Priorities in a Kindergarten

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      Common Kindergarten Misconceptions

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      Quiz

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      Defining your Kindergarten Priorities

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      Create Your Kindergarten Vision Board

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      Lesson Infographic

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      Pause & Reflect

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    Evaluating Kindergaten Programs

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      Introduction

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      Why Evaluate Before Enrolling?

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      Quiz 1

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      Evaluating Kindergarten Curricula

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      Quiz 2

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      A Day in the Life of Kindergarten

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      Quiz 3

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      Evaluating High-Quality Classrooms

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      Activity: "What Makes My Child Unique?" Mind Map

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      Lesson Infographic

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      Thoughts to Consider

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    Planning the Kindergarten Transition

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      Introduction

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      Why Transitions Matter

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      Quiz

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      Kindergarten Transition Plan

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      Transition Map

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      Signs Your Child May Need Extra Support

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      My Child's Needs

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      Home Practice Challenge

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      Lesson Infographic

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      Reflections on Readiness

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    Assessing Kindergarten Readiness

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      Introduction

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      What does "Ready" Really Mean?

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      What does Readiness Mean to Me?

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      The Domains of Readiness

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      Quiz 1

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      Strength & Support Assignment

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      How to Observe and Assess at Home

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      Observation Challenge

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      Putting It All Together

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      Quiz 2

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      Quiz 3

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      Lesson Infographic

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      Readiness Checklist

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      Conclusion

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      Let's Keep Growing Together

Explore our free Introduction and take the first step in supporting your child's growth.

Laura & Samuel are dedicated teachers who will guide you every step of the way in your journey as a parent of a child starting school for the first time. They provide personalized support and expert advice to ensure a smooth transition for you and your little one.

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