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Programs
"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world". Nelson Mandela
Infants - 0 to 2
They say it takes a village to raise a child, and this holds true when it comes to developing literacy skills. We work in close partnership with families and the local community in order to support children on their individual literacy journeys. From reading aloud to conversing, exposing children to a wide range of printed materials, to singing songs and nursery rhymes, to visits to the local library, the opportunities to develop literacy skills are everywhere.
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Development of close relationships ensures educators can read children’s cues and early stages of language
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Children are supported as they build the confidence to explore language
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Reading aloud and singing nursery rhymes
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Open ended resources to promote physical and mental development
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Plenty of exposure to conversation
Toddlers 2 to 4
Children don’t learn how to read or write overnight or simply begin the year before school. In fact, the foundations for literacy are set from day one, so it’s imperative to provide children with the right support and stimulus from the get-go.
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Sharing ideas and opinions in group discussions build vocabulary and confidence in using language
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Plenty of exposure to printed words
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Recognising familiar words including their name
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Encouragement to use mark making, drawing and arts to express themselves
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Children consistently learning from their peers
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Educators use new words in context to make them meaningful and relevant to children
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Children are free to read throughout the day: books build confidence and develops the process of reading, memory and comprehension skills