A school readiness programme basically does what it says on the tin. It helps your child to develop the skills they need in order to thrive in a school environment. But school readiness isn’t just about academics. Whilst it does in part focus on literacy skills such as reading, writing, listening, communicating and using digital technologies, it also covers their social skills and emotional well-being too.A comprehensive school readiness program will, therefore, help build their sense of self and prepare them for the social transition into ‘big school
School readiness activities will vary from center to center. We believe in taking care of your child’s mind and body first and foremost. We focus on building a healthy life with tailored fitness and mindfulness programs including soccer, yoga and dance classes to build their motor skills, self-help skills and teach them about healthy eating and nutrition.
Other activities focus on building academic skills through play-learning. This includes literacy, numeracy, language, colour and shape recognition. We also focus on creative and thinking skills which are developed through activities like drawing, dancing, singing or acting. This teaches children to express themselves and begin to think independently.
The possibilities are endless when it comes to school readiness activities. It doesn’t include chanting math time-tables but rather involves developing softer skills that will allow them to thrive in a school environment both academically and socially.
Getting your child prepared and ready both physically & emotionally for ‘big school’ is the main objective. We incorporate different learning materials to support your child’s “readiness”.
The benefits of a school readiness program really are invaluable. It builds a solid foundation for later learning which will help your child to thrive academically. But beyond that, it develops confidence, independence skills and the emotional stability children need through the promotion of healthy behavior.
It teaches children to respect themselves as well as those around them and encourages them to socialize with their peers and adults. It helps set the foundations that will allow your child to make friends and build positive relationships throughout their school years and into adulthood.
A school readiness program allows children to build on the skills they need to identify and communicate their feelings in a positive and productive way, which will become invaluable throughout their life.
All of these skills are essential not only to thrive in a school environment but are also key to building a healthy and happy life. What more could you want for your children?
