PRESCHOOL PROGRAMME

Going to primary school can be an emotional time for children and their families where they experience lots of different feelings.  Our program aims to develop a positive attitude towards learning, prepare children so they experience a successful transition to school, and support in building positive relationships between children, parents and our local schools.  The program will be will focus on:

• Promoting self-management skills such as independence, taking care of themselves and their belongings, and knowing where to go for help
• Providing children with many opportunities to support their language development as they talk about their experiences and interests
• Early writing skills, including a child recognising and writing their own name
• Early reading skills, awareness of letters and promote reading as an enjoyable and interesting activity
• Early maths skills through activities such as construction, baking, counting, music, art, and exploring our environment
• Learning strategies to deal with social conflict
• Providing experiences which promote the skills to be patient, persevere, and work alongside others
• Supporting school visits and helping the children get to know the school environment

Children will experience this program without formal instruction, through their own play and learning experiences.