Come and meet Barbara Allisen a life long kindergartener who loves to play with puzzles and blocks, build with lego and make crafts, shape play-dough and read Big Books all day long.   Affectionately known as Mrs. A. she carries the memories of more than 1,000 children’s school beginnings in her heart. Barbara’s kindergarten and preschool experience includes inner city, private, big new & very small old schools both public and independent.   Barbara believes that although children make up 20% of the population they are 100% of the future and being ready for Kindergarten is the key.  She has a kindergarten readiness website and is the author of the book, 123 Kindergarten:  Everything your child Needs to Learn Before Kindergarten.  Tune in and join our conversation this Friday and learn how to target learning skills at home while still having fun with your tot.