School Readiness Programme
Whether your child is in preschool, day care or at home, transitioning to Kindergarten can be a challenging time for you and your child. Chances are, your little one has already begun the transition to Kindergarten. Our School Readiness Program is designed to support, consolidate and extend this learning to ensure your child starts Kindergarten happy and confident.
Your child will be taught by an experienced Early Childhood and Primary Teacher. They will ensure your child has achieved all the early learning outcomes, before focusing on the foundational literacy and numeracy skills that will be taught in Kindergarten.
Preparing your child for success
Level 1
Kindergarten Foundations
- Initial letter sounds
- Enjoy listening to and recounting stories
- Understand the relationship between numbers and objects
- Recognise and identify numbers 1-10
- Hold crayon with fingers and begin to develop fine motor skills
- Use scissors with safety and control
Level 2
Growing Reader and Writer
- Segment and blend Phase 2 CVC words (consonant-vowel-consonant e.g. can)
- Learn to form letters correctly
- Begin to read magic words and read Level 1-3 books
- Recognise and identify numbers 1-20
- Identify ‘Friends of 10’ using numicon
- Develop correct pincer grip
Level 3
Mastering Literacy and Numeracy
- Segment and blend Phase 3 words, introducing – digraphs (ee), trigraphs (igh), split digraphs (a-e)
- Use letter sounds to write CVC words Sequence and retell story events using picture cards
- Add two numbers using numicon
- Count backwards from a given number between 0-20
- Create patterns using physical objects
Aligned with Australian Standards
All our lessons follow the outcomes in the Early Years Learning Framework and the Australian Curriculum and strike the perfect balance between interactive and tailored learning.
Why us?
Frequently asked questions
What age does the school readiness program start?
Our School Readiness program is designed to help children build the foundational skills they need for a smooth transition to school. Children typically start the program from around age 3/4.
What does a typical lesson look like at Discover Learning?
We know that every child is unique, so we create individual targets and tailor our teaching approaches to suit the needs of each individual child at Discover Learning. We are passionate about active learning and making learning fun! At Discover Learning, we give children opportunities to experiment with a wide range of resources, encouraging them to think independently whilst exploring concepts in a memorable way.
Do you offer one-to-one or group lessons?
We offer both one-to-one and small group lessons, with a maximum of 4 children to ensure personalised attention and effective learning.
How do I arrange an initial assessment?
Please contact us at peter@discoverlearningaustralia.com.au or call us on 0420 602 430
