School Readiness Program

At Karimbla Early Learning Centre, we have developed a comprehensive School Readiness Program in collaboration with local primary school teachers, early childhood professionals, and experienced teachers. Our aim is to ensure a smooth and confident transition for children and their families from the early childhood environment to primary school.

School readiness is embedded into our daily routines, fostering independence, resilience, and a love of learning. Our preschool environment is intentionally designed to be open ended, encouraging children to become motivated learners while developing autonomy, self-help skills, and a strong sense of agency.

We provide structured learning experiences that support children in developing foundational literacy and numeracy skills, aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) 2022. Through engaging group experiences, children learn to follow routines, respond to directions, and understand the structure of a school day. Group times also support children to concentrate on tasks, sustain engagement, and contribute to shared learning experiences whilst still honouring personal interests and abilities.

Our literacy program builds a strong foundation for early reading and writing by fostering phonemic awareness, letter recognition, and language development. We encourage group participation through discussions, storytelling, and idea-sharing, helping children develop confidence in verbal communication and active listening. Recognising the critical role of social and emotional development in school readiness, we prioritise daily opportunities for children to build social competence. Through collaborative play and guided interactions, children develop problem-solving skills, an understanding of fair and unfair behaviours, and strategies for managing social challenges. We support them in building confidence in speaking to others, working cooperatively, taking turns, practising patience, playing fairly, and understanding expectations.

Our highly trained early childhood educators and teachers work closely with local schools to facilitate a seamless transition to formal education. We provide families with valuable information and guidance, including hosting an annual Transition to School evening.By working together, we ensure that each child is equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed for a successful start to school.