INSIGHTS & ADVICE

Exploring early education and development with Dr. Aimee and Team

CONTRIBUTORS

Dr. Aimee Ketchum is a pediatric occupational therapist and the curriculum architect behind My First Desk. She has spent her career helping children build the fine-motor, self-care, and social-emotional foundations that set them up to thrive in kindergarten - and she translates that clinical experience into practical, do-it-at-home guidance for the parents and educators who read Insights.

The My First Desk™ editorial team is composed of pediatric occupational therapists, early childhood educators, and developmental specialists. Together, we translate clinical research into practical, do-it-at-home guidance. Our mission is to empower parents and caregivers with actionable tools that build fine-motor, self-care, and social-emotional foundations so every child can thrive in kindergarten and beyond.

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Dr. Aimee Ketchum
Kindergarten Readiness Should not be Sink or Swim

I often compare kindergarten readiness to pool safety. Years ago, when my husband and I put a pool in our backyard, our children and nieces and nephews were young. Keeping them safe around that pool was incredibly important to us. But we didn’t rely on one thing to keep them safe. We had layers, just like kindergarten readiness requires multiple layers.

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myfirstdesk
Welcome to Insights

Practical, grounded guidance on kindergarten readiness — organized around the seven skills that help children thrive on day one. Here’s what to expect.

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