Pre-Kindergarten (School Readiness) 3 to 5 Years

Overview

The Cleverminds School Readiness Program sets a strong foundation for academic excellence throughout schooling. Students who’ve consistently attended our school readiness tutoring have demonstrated above grade results from kindergarten.

The school readiness program focuses on aspects necessary to become fluent in Literacy and Numeracy. Derived from NSW syllabus outcomes, the content taught is:

Literacy

Name writing on lines with correct letter formation
Upper- and lower-case letter identification, phonics and letter formation
Initial sound matching
CVC spelling
Sight word recognition
Reading short sentences and phrases
Writing simple sentences
Expressing oneself confidently through speaking and vocabulary expansion
Comprehension

Mathematics

Number identification, number formation
Counting strategies
Matching numbers to quantities
Understanding the concept of zero
Adding and subtracting quantities up to 10
Grouping and sharing using hands on objects
Identifying, comparing, and ordering objects according to length (longest to shortest), mass (lightest to heaviest), and volume (full, empty, half-full/half-empty)
Creating and describing patterns
Beginning knowledge of fractions
Days, months, weather patterns
Telling the o’clock time

As part of our school readiness program, students will receive homework weekly based on their English and Math topics.

Physical Development

Correct pencil grip
Holding scissors correctly
Colouring in the lines
Forming letter and numbers correctly
Simple drawing skills
Listening to and following instructions
Moving safely around students, classroom and play areas
Sitting in groups at desks and floor

Personal, Social and Emotional Well-being

Understanding and following class rules and expectations
Learning that it’s okay to make mistakes, that’s how we learn
Recognising and expressing feelings of self and others
Engaging in positive behaviours such as turn taking, sharing and helping others
Understanding and respecting the similarities and differences between peers

Cleverminds develops lifelong skills in students. From the beginning, students gain independence, perseverance and self-efficacy. The basis of attaining these skills is by our students learning that they are always learning. The team at Cleverminds builds a love for learning and confidence in children. Just like our students enjoy coming to tutoring, they will enjoy going to school from day one!

Course Content

About Instructor

Ms. Rouba

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Ignite a Lifelong Love for Learning with Ms Rouba: Your Child's Fundamentals Guide

Greetings! I'm Ms Rouba, a dedicated primary school teacher who adores nurturing young minds in the world of foundational education. I'm here to share the magic of learning that happens when children embrace the basics.

Why Basics are Brilliant:

Imagine a world where reading sparks imagination and numbers become friends. The basics—reading, writing, math, and more—are the keys that unlock a lifetime of exploration and achievement.

In My Classroom:

Adventures in Reading: Through captivating tales and interactive reading, kids dive into the joy of words and storytelling. They learn to express themselves and take their first steps into a world of books.

Numbers Made Fun: Math is an exciting journey of patterns, puzzles, and discoveries. We explore shapes, play with numbers, and solve simple problems, all while building essential thinking skills.

Ready to spark your child's love for learning? Come be part of my classroom and witness the wonders of foundational education. Together, let's pave the way for a bright future, one fundamental step at a time.

Ms. Rouba

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