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Lunch and Learn: Get Your Child Ready for School Through Play. Practical Tips for Toddlers to Kindergartners

August 27, 2025 12:00 pm EDT/EST

This discussion was hosted live on the date noted above, you can view the recording and download the handouts below.

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About this Workshop

Peace at Home founder Ruth E. Freeman, LCSW, led a Lunch and Learn conversation with experts JoAnn Robinson, PhD, and Cora Megan, MA. They explored key issues facing parents in an open and engaging discussion where participants asked questions, shared comments, and connected with one another. If you missed it live, you can watch the recording to hear their insights and join the conversation at your own pace.

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.

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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