When young children show early academic skills—like reading words or counting to high numbers—it can be tempting to rush ahead.

In this episode, I gently unpack why just because a child can do something doesn’t always mean they should skip the foundations.

Drawing from my experience as a preschool teacher and my own learning journey, I talk about:

•Why reading is more than letter names and sounds

•What phonemic awareness really is and why it matters

•Why counting isn’t the same as true number sense

•How skipping foundational skills can create gaps later

•And why children don’t get bored when learning is developmentally appropriate

I also share a personal story about how missing early math foundations affected my confidence as a learner—and what changed everything for me later on.

Whether you homeschool your preschooler, support learning at home, or are simply wondering “Are we doing enough… or too much?”—this episode will help you slow down, breathe, and focus on what truly matters in the early years.

✨ If you’re looking for simple ways to support foundational skills through hands-on play and gentle practice, you can learn more about my monthly Pre-K Learning Club using the link below.

Thanks for listening—and for supporting your child’s learning with intention.

https://prekparadise.lpages.co/pre-k-learning-club-main-page/