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Lunch and Learn : The ABCs of Play: Help Your Young Child Get Ready for the Classroom

August 14, 2025 12:00 pm EDT/EST
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Join a candid Lunch and Learn conversation with Peace at Home founder Ruth E. Freeman, LCSW as she interviews Peace At Home experts, JoAnn Robinson PhD and Cora Megan MA on the issues that matter most to parents. Jump in, ask questions, make comments and connect with other parents who are seeking answers to the tough questions.

Think preparing your child for the classroom means flashcards and worksheets? Think again. The real magic happens through play—and in this lively 60-minute Lunch and Learn, you’ll discover how playful interactions can build a strong foundation for your child’s emotional, social, and cognitive development from toddlerhood through the kindergarten years.

Whether your child is just beginning to explore the world, getting ready for Pre-K, or stepping into their kindergarten classroom for the first time, this session will help you nurture confidence, connection, and curiosity—all while you enjoy your lunch.

We’ll explore the ABCs of Play framework and how to tailor it to your child’s unique developmental stage:

A is for Attachment
Create secure emotional bonds that help your child feel safe, seen, and confident as they explore new environments and challenges—from toddler transitions to preschool to kindergarten classrooms.

B is for Belonging
Foster friendships, communication, and cooperation through everyday play and routines that build social skills and a strong sense of connection with others.

C is for Curiosity
Inspire a lifelong love of learning through hands-on discovery, imaginative play, and open-ended exploration that fuels thinking and problem-solving.

  • Click the button above to register for this virtual, Interactive workshop.
  • Once you register, look for an email from Zoom with the session link. You will receive Zoom reminders 1 day and then 1 hour before the session. If you have any issues, please email us.
  • After the workshop, Peace at Home will email you a link to the recording, handouts and related resources.
  • For additional support, check out the Toddlers and Preschoolers and Peace at Home Starts Here Resource Pages with quick videos, handouts, recorded workshops, podcasts and more.  Check out this recorded workshop: Kids Listen Best When Parents Are Playful (log in to access the content).
  • Questions? Email our Parent Guides at solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com.

After this workshop, you will be able to:

  • Use the ABCs of play to nurture emotional security, positive relationships, and a love of learning
  • Encourage independence, attention, and cooperation through simple, age-appropriate activities
  • Support your child’s social-emotional development across early milestones—from toddlerhood to kindergarten
  • Strengthen language, curiosity, and resilience through joyful, everyday interactions
  • Create playful rituals and routines that ease transitions and boost readiness for structured learning environments

Meet your Instructors

JoAnn Robinson

Infants, Potty Training, Taming Tantrums,

PhD
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Cora Megan

Toddlers/Preschoolers, Early Discipline, Childcare,

MA
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Ruth Freeman

Mental Health, School Age, Relationships,

LCSW
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Topics

  • potty learning
  • pre-k
  • preschool

Age Category

  • Toddlers & Preschoolers
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