Welcome to the SPS Friday 5 - five questions posed in about five minutes to an expert on a given topic. This is the first of three episodes focused on preparing students to get back to school.
Spokane Public Schools Director of Early Learning Karin Thompson talks through the top three things parents of young children should be doing right now to prepare themselves for the start of a new school year.
She also reveals why it's vital to get to know your kid's teacher, what traits the most successful elementary students have in common, and where families should go to find resources that will make the first day great.
Find all our audio stories at www.spokaneschools.org/listen.