Integrated Kindergarten & Long Daycare Program

Edu-Play specialised in school readiness for children in the Altona area. We have a long standing history of collaborating with local families to prepare their children for a solid start at primary schools such as St. Mary's Altona, Seaholme Primary School, Altona Primary and Altona P-9 College.

Starting primary school is a significant milestone for children as they transition into formal schooling. Here's a list of school readiness goals tailored for a child starting prep. At Edu-Play Early Learning, being a small and individualised program, these goals are tailored to each child's specific needs in order to give them the best start to school life.

✔️ Speak clearly and express ideas, thoughts, and feelings effectively.
✔️Listen attentively to teachers, peers, and instructions.
✔️Use appropriate language and vocabulary in different contexts, including storytelling, discussions, and group activities.

✔️ Recognize and name letters of the alphabet and their corresponding sounds.
✔️ Develop basic phonemic awareness skills, such as rhyming, blending, and segmenting sounds.
✔️ Demonstrate early literacy skills, including recognizing and writing their own name, and understanding basic concepts of print (e.g., left-to-right directionality).

✔️ Recognize and identify numbers, shapes, and colors.
✔️ Count objects, understand number concepts, and perform simple addition and subtraction tasks.
✔️ Explore and manipulate various math materials and tools, such as blocks, puzzles, and measuring instruments.

✔️ Hold and use pencils, crayons, and scissors with control and precision.
✔️ Complete age-appropriate drawing, coloring, and writing activities.
✔️ Develop hand-eye coordination through crafting, building, and manipulating small objects.

✔️ Participate in physical activities, games, and exercises to develop coordination, balance, and strength.
✔️ Demonstrate basic movement skills, such as running, jumping, skipping, and throwing.
✔️ Follow safety rules and guidelines during outdoor and indoor play activities.

✔️ Manage personal belongings, including backpack, lunchbox, and school supplies.
✔️ Dress and undress independently, including zipping, buttoning, and tying shoelaces.
✔️ Follow daily routines, such as packing and unpacking school bag, organizing materials, and completing homework assignments.
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✔️ Recognize and label emotions in themselves and others.
✔️ Use appropriate strategies to manage and express emotions in socially acceptable ways.
✔️ Demonstrate resilience, adaptability, and problem-solving skills when facing challenges or conflicts.

✔️ Maintain focus and attention during classroom activities, lessons, and tasks.
✔️ Listen and follow multi-step instructions accurately and independently.
✔️ Stay on task, complete assignments, and participate actively in learning activities.

✔️ Respect and appreciate diversity, including different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives.
✔️ Understand and follow classroom and school rules, routines, and expectations.
✔️ Participate in community and school events, demonstrating citizenship and community spirit.

These school readiness goals can help guide parents, caregivers, and educators in preparing a child for a successful transition to prep. It's important to remember that children develop at their own pace, and these goals should be flexible and adapted to meet the individual needs and abilities of each child. Collaboration between home and kindergarten is crucial in supporting children's readiness for the exciting journey of formal education