Ready For School Toolkit (FREE DOWNLOAD)

Starting school is a big step — and for many families it can bring excitement, questions, and sometimes a little anxiety.

The Ready for School Toolkit is a free downloadable guide designed to help parents support their child’s transition to school with simple, practical activities that build important early skills.

Inside this toolkit you’ll find ideas and activities that support areas such as:

• fine motor development• pre-writing skills• visual tracking• gross motor coordination• independence and everyday routines

These activities help children build the foundations they need to participate confidently in school life — from holding a pencil and cutting with scissors to following routines and developing coordination.

This toolkit is especially helpful for families of children who are neurodivergent or who may benefit from additional support, including those with developmental delays, disabilities, or learning differences.

Created by a specialist educator with over 20 years of experience supporting children with diverse learning needs, this resource focuses on practical strategies families can easily use at home.

At By Mineself Collective, I believe children should not have to change who they are to fit a system. Instead, the right supports, environments, and strategies help children build confidence and independence in ways that work for them.

This toolkit is designed to help create more small steps toward those special “By Mineself” moments.

✨ Free downloadPerfect for parents, educators, and therapists supporting children preparing for school.

Want more support?

If you’re feeling unsure how to support your child’s transition to school, I also work alongside families through my Supported Starts Program, helping children build confidence, independence, and school readiness skills while supporting parents to advocate for the accommodations their child needs to thrive.