HOW DOES YOUR CHILD LEARN WHEN IT GETS HARD?

Discover where your child is today in 3 skills that shape independent learning: how to focus, how to think, and how to stay confident when the answer isn’t easy.

HOW DOES YOUR CHILD LEARN WHEN IT GETS HARD?

Discover where your child is today in 3 skills that shape independent learning: how to focus, how to think, and how to stay confident when the answer isn’t easy.

Copy of Whole-Brain Child - School Readiness Assessment

[If your child is below 18 months old, this assessment is not suitable. We are offering early screening for infants using Bayley-4 screening kit. This will need an in-person meeting to screen your child's reaction during the assessment. Please book a roadmap session directly to discuss infants milestones and your concerns. Link to Roadmap session here].

What does your child do when they DON’T know the answer?

How Does Your Child Learn When It Gets Hard?

Do they lose focus, ask for help immediately, become frustrated—or stop, think and try again?

Take Smartizen’s free 5-minute Whole-Brain Assessment to discover where your child appears today across:

How to Learn — focus, memory, attention
How to Think — reasoning, problem-solving, flexibility
How to Have Confidence — persistence, communication, recovery after mistakes

This assessment is based on well-established early childhood research showing that children’s learning and behaviour are strongly shaped by a set of trainable brain skills called executive function and self-regulation—including working memory, cognitive flexibility, and self-control. All of these matter beyond school. According to Dr. Jack P. Shonkoff (M.D.) and colleagues, these skills can be strengthened through structured practice and supportive environments (Harvard Center on the Developing Child: Executive Function & Self-Regulation).

Parents will get a report that reveals:

Which foundations are already in place
Which skills may not yet be transferring into real learning situations
What kind of support would best accelerate your child’s development at this stage
What parents can do at home to support their learning, free for you, from expert Whole-Brain Educators

There are no right or wrong answers — only insight. You will get a detailed report with recommendations from our expert educators to support your child's LEARNING POWER. No more guessing, no more contradict advice, just clarity to help your child during these critical years.

If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out to us at info@smartizen.ca or 226-812-1006. We are here to help!

We look forward to supporting your child during the first 6 years in life!

Check out other programs we offer: link.

Warm regards,
Tham Nguyen - Founder of Smartizen

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Let's get started

This helps us tailor the assessment to your child's stage.

Which best describes your child?

Toddler (1.5–3) Preschooler (3–6) Grade 1–5

Your child's first name and date of birth This helps us make the report personalized and age-appropriate.

Where should we send your results?

What You Notice at Home

First, let's start with what you notice at home.

When your child does something that isn't very exciting to them, how long do they usually stay with it?

Less than a minute 2–5 minutes, with reminders They can stick with it more than 5 minutes

Infant example: staying focused on looking at or reaching for something

Is your child easily distracted (concentration wanders)?

Yes No

After becoming distracted, my child can return to what they were doing.

Not yet Sometimes Yes

Is your child co-operative when you try to teach them at home?

Not yet Sometimes Yes, often

Learning Power

Continue to Learning Power

What are some things your child likes to do?

Can your child identify the specific sound a letter makes (sound it out)? e.g. "cat" is /k/ /a/ /t/

Yes No Maybe

Can your child recognize rhyming words? Such as "cat" and "bat"

Yes No Maybe

Does your child know how to read Consonant–Vowel–Consonant words? e.g. "dog" or "cat"

Yes No Maybe

Can your child spell their name and other letters, and recognize numbers?

Yes No Not sure

Can your child correctly count up to 10 objects? e.g. 10 crackers, 8 blocks

Yes No Not sure

My child can accurately add or subtract small sets of objects. e.g. "I had 2 crackers, you gave me 1, now I have 3!"

Yes No Not sure

My child can add or subtract within 10. e.g. 8 + 2 = 10

Yes No Not sure

Your child understands place values. e.g. 56 = 5 tens and 6 ones

Yes No Not sure

Thinking Skills

Continue to Thinking Skills

Can your child notice patterns or spot what doesn't belong — sort by colour or shape, finish a simple pattern, pick the odd one out?

Not yet Sometimes Yes

Can your child picture how things fit together — complete a puzzle, copy a shape, build from a picture? (visualization skills)

Not yet Sometimes Yes

When your child hits a problem — a puzzle piece that won't fit, a tricky toy — what do they usually do?

Gives up easily and waits for me to fix it Tries once, then asks for help Tries a few different ways on their own

Can your child follow 1 or 2 age-appropriate instructions in order without repeated reminders? e.g. "Bring the book here and put it on the table."

Not yet Sometimes Yes

Confidence & Character

Continue to Confidence & Character

Can your child adapt when routines or tasks change, especially to a less preferred activity?

Yes No

When something is hard or doesn't work the first time, what does your child usually do?

Melts down or quits Needs a lot of help to keep going Takes a breath and tries again

When your child is upset, frustrated, or told "no," how well can they settle back down?

Rarely — it escalates to hitting or throwing things With a lot of help from me They're learning to settle themselves

Can your child speak up for what they need — ask for help, ask for a turn, say how they feel?

Not yet Sometimes Yes

Is your child kind and aware of others — takes turns, notices when a friend is sad?

Not yet Sometimes Yes, often

What Matters Most to You?

Is there any skill you want your child to do more that isn't happening yet?

What have you already tried?

Online resources Toys or flashcards Apps or videos Classes or programs Paid online app

If it didn't fully work, what was the main reason?

No structure Child lost interest No measurable progress Hard to stay consistent I don't know what is suitable to do for my child next

Which outcomes would make you feel most proud as a parent? Why is it important to you? You can name more than one.

Right now, is the structure that builds these skills something you are doing and can keep consistent on your own?

Yes, we've got a good rhythm Some weeks Honestly, it's hard to keep up Nothing really, we need help with this

What has most limited your progress?

Lack of time Lack of knowledge/guidance (uncertain about what to do at what age) Inconsistent routines Child resistance, distraction, or non-cooperation

When you imagine your child in 6–12 months, what do you hope is true?

A Few Final Details

To personalize your child's report and recommendations.

How confident do you feel about your child meeting developmental milestones?

Very confident Somewhat confident Unsure Often worried

Which solution feels right for your family?

Training for parents for homeschool activities Small-group expert-led classes 1-on-1 personalized support A digital app with activities and lessons for home use

What are you looking for in an enrichment program? What problem are you trying to solve?

With the right conditions, when are you ready to take action to aid your child's development?

Now Maybe later Other

When selecting an extracurricular club or class for your child, what is most important?

Quality Affordable Location / distance

How did you hear about us?

How much focused, intentional time do you spend supporting learning each week?

Less than 30 min 30–60 min 1–2 hours 2+ hours It varies a lot

How many siblings do they have?

Which best describes you?

First-time parent Experienced parent Parent of an only child

Is there one situation with your child or your family that you're especially concerned or curious about?

Your age range

YOUR CHILD'S SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS ARE DIRECTLY INFLUENCED BY THESE 3 AREAS, FIND OUT HOW YOU SCORE!

DISCOVER YOUR SCORE IN LESS THAN 24 HOURS

Answer 40 Yes/No Questions

Find out if your child's breakthrough area to rapidly speed up their development
Review Potential Improvements

Once you know your score and the calculation has been completed, you’ll receive a tailored report with simple easy to apply actions you can take to help to make positive improvements to the three pillars and get new results.

FOUNDER OF Smartizen early years development ASSESSMENT THAM NGUYEN

I’m Tham, founder of Smartizen, certified right brain educator, and parent.

I work with families during the most critical years of a child’s life — from birth to age six — helping children develop strong thinking skills, memory capacity, and character foundations that lasts a lifetime.

I founded Smartizen to solve a growing problem: parents care deeply about their children’s development, but they’re overwhelmed by conflicting advice, academic pressure, and programs that focus too late or too narrowly. My mission is simple: to help families raise confident, capable, kind and smart children. Changing the world, one heart at a time.

Smartizen has been featured in The Record Newspaper and CBC News for its innovative early learning approach.

I was nominated for Women of The Year 2025 by Rogers in the Education sector.

HOW DOES YOUR CHILD LEARN WHEN IT GETS HARD?

HOW DOES YOUR CHILD LEARN WHEN IT GETS HARD?

Copy of Whole-Brain Child - School Readiness Assessment

How Does Your Child Learn When It Gets Hard?

DISCOVER YOUR SCORE IN LESS THAN 24 HOURS

Answer 40 Yes/No Questions

Review Potential Improvements

FOUNDER OF Smartizen early years development ASSESSMENT THAM NGUYEN