Preschool & Transition to School Program
Embedding aspects of school life in the kaupapa of our preschool room is an effective way to assist your child in their preparation for a smooth transition to kura. This also teaches your preschooler some of the necessary skills they will need to cope with this next step in their education journey. Various fun experiences are weaved into your child’s day, like listening for the bell, so they recognise this as a cue which marks different times and activities in the day— something they will need to know when they go to school.
Special features of our Preschool Room include:
Mahi Bags
These are provided on a weekly basis so that your child has the opportunity to take home games and worksheets to do with their family.
Mana Reo time
Each day, your child will be involved in a group session which focuses on a range of school based activities e.g. maths, writing skills.
Self-Help skills
Your child will have on-going opportunities to practise self-help skills and will be supported in developing other skills, for example when playing in group situations, to resolve problems by themselves.
Writing books
Your child will have their own book in which they can practise the alphabet and letter formation.
Sign in book
This is available each day so that your child is able to practise writing his/her name.
"Tell me and I'll forget. Show me, and I may not remember. Involve me, and I'll understand."
Native American Saying