School Readiness with Kinder Plus

kinder+ all the ingredients your child needs to succeed. 

Journey is the place where it all begins® for your child to make their mark in life, and Kinder Plus is a key step.

We have created a learning program that empowers children, guiding them to soar from the monkey bars and glide into school with flying colours. Let’s find out how!

Our learning approach consists of 4 key themes to prepare your children for school and life’s journey.

Our learning approach aligns with the Australian Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF). Our 4 key themes are structured to the (EYLF) Early Years Learning Framework and delivered throughout the Curriculum, just like school!

Play Based Learning
Children learn best when their bodies and minds are stimulated, and being active allows them to do just that.

 

 

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Flexibility & convenience

Enjoy the opportunities that our long day care has to offer. Find time for professional goals, connect with friends and increase your child’s learning experience. By adding
more days, you could even be saving more!

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Bachelor-qualified educators lead the room

All children are taught by a team of highly skilled Early Childhood Educators, including Bachelor Qualified, Early Childhood Teachers. Our teams collaborate regularly, ensuring high-quality programs and better educational outcomes.

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An integral part of the community

It’s important for children to find their place in the world. That’s why we provide regular opportunities for children to explore our local, multi-cultural community and find their place within it. Our local partnerships enable us
to support and actively immerse ourselves
in the community.

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An emergent curriculum

Allows us to respond to the observations of children and scaffold their learning as it occurs. We build on a child’s prior learning and current interests, introducing new ideas and learning opportunities that challenge and extend their understanding of the world.

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School Readiness

Readiness encompasses the factors that help children achieve success in school. It’s not a single moment in time but rather a unique journey that each child progresses through at their own pace.

 

 

Thinking

Name and letter recognition Flash Cards, exploring books,alphabet blocks

Visual identity and symbolic marking Art Provocations, drawings that represent writing, scribbles, wavy scribbles, signing into the room

Phonetics Magnetic letters, letter prompts, alphabet exploration

Numeric recognition and exploration Measurement and height, exploring shapes, puzzles (geometry)

Storytelling and books  Reading, recognising letters through asking and answering questions

Following instructions Team and group games

Tasks with complex instructions Group games, memory, sequencing, independence and skills to work
with others

What have I learned this year? Instilling self-confidence and goals — what can I achieve at school?

 

Socialising

Family connection Getting to know your family

Building relationships Creating connections and establishing friendships

Belonging in my community Regular ‘meet and greets’ with local grocery stores, parks and aged care homes to establish relationships

Exploring collaborative sustainability Understanding the wider impact we have on the environment

School visits Establishing familiarity — what happens at school?

Learning my school equipment Uniforms, school activities, textbooks and computers etc

Graduation Lights, camera, action! Performing for our families

Feeling

Journey is my safe space Who keeps me safe at Journey (Cuddles, responding to cues, reassurance, consistent routine)

Child’s rights project Artwork, reading, UN Rights of Child added throughout the year

Exploring our culture and identity Learning about my culture and that of others, parent visits, sharing stories, singing songs and learning about the world

Connecting with Indigenous culture

Identifying emotions Emotions games, self-portraits and discussions

Exploring children’s rights What makes me safe, how can I be safe at school, how can I keep my friends safe and how can I be safe on the playground

Practicing school transitions From room to room

Moving

Creating healthy eating habits Introducing Future Foodies! Learning to serve myself and using tongs

Road safety and awareness

Fine motor work Holding a pencil, tracing objects, using scissors, drawing, writing, manipulating playdough

Establishing my independence Toileting, dressing, undressing and applying my own sunscreen

Knowing and understanding my body Am I hungry/thirsty, am I hot/cold, am I tired?

Human movement Performing highly coordinated movement (gross motor)

Taking care of my belongings

Lunch Box Day (Future Foodies) hat to eat when, can I open my packets by myself?

 

 

 

 

 

kinder+ all the benefits your child needs to be ready for school.

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The first step of your journey starts right here

To find out more, call us on (07) 3102 1303 (08) 8986 7557 (03) 9005 4650 or use the form below.

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