Programs
Our Program focuses on aiding all areas of development to assist children in building confidence and preparing for a positive and smooth transition to school furthering their success in their learning.
PRESCHOOL TO YEAR 3
One to one tuition
Tailoring to each child’s individual needs, assisting children to reach their full potential.
GROUP ONE
3 – 4 Year olds
Small groups up to 6 children
GROUP TWO
4 – 5 Year olds
Small groups up to 6 children
Group and one to one classes are run between the hours of 7:00am and 6:00pm – Monday to Thursday
Classes run for one hour a week, with a strong focus on literacy, writing and number concepts.
Term program includes activities in:
Early Numeracy and Mathematical Skills
- Counting
- Number recognition/number understandings
- Sequencing and patterns
- Shapes
- Categorizing, classifying, sizes, amounts
- Measurement- area and capacity
- Comparing, reasoning
- Time
- Positioning
- Representing mathematical ideas.
- Fractions
Literacy and Language Skills
- Listening and communication
- Letters/recognition- alphabet
- Following directions
- Writing names
- Exploring texts
- Phonics
- Phonemic awareness
- Concepts of print
- Comprehension
- Aspects of speaking
- Aspects of writing
- Vocabulary knowledge
- Text conventions – orientation of a book
Co-ordination and Fine Motor Skills
- Cutting- use of scissors
- Eye-hand co-ordination skills
- Correct pencil grip and pre-writing
- Co-ordination, muscle tone and control
- Hand preference
- Participation in drawing, craft, pre-writing
Social and Emotional Skills
- Working in a group setting
- Turn taking
- Ability to face challenges
- Persisting in activities/task
- Building confidence
- Concentration
- Communication
- Positive interactions
- Co-operate /groups
- Display and use strategies for problem solving
- Sense of belonging
- Demonstrates trust and seeks assistance
