Four-Year-Old Kinder
Developing the skills and confidence for a successful transition to school
The four-year-old kindergarten program supports children as they prepare for their transition to school.
As children approach school age, literacy and numeracy experiences become more structured while remaining connected to play and everyday learning.
Children participate in daily phonics experiences that introduce the relationship between letters and sounds. They practise writing their names and letters of the alphabet, listen to stories and develop their ability to understand and retell stories in their own words.
Numeracy is explored through practical experiences that give mathematical concepts meaning. Children count, sort objects by different attributes, compare quantities and explore measurement through everyday activities.
Physical development continues to be an important part of school readiness. Sport sessions, outdoor play and excursions to local parks provide opportunities to develop coordination, strength and confidence. Fine motor activities such as using scissors and tongs also help children develop the hand control needed for writing.
Preparing for school is about much more than academic learning. Children are supported to form friendships, participate in groups, ask for assistance, express themselves and increasingly solve problems independently.
Our goal is to help children approach school with confidence, independence and a positive attitude towards learning.
What to Expect
- Daily phonics and early literacy experiences
- Writing names and practising letters
- Listening to and retelling stories
- Counting, sorting, comparing and measuring
- Structured and play-based learning experiences
- Sport, outdoor play and physical development
- Fine motor activities that support writing skills
- Opportunities to form friendships and participate in groups
- Support for problem-solving and independence
- Experiences that build confidence for starting school