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School Readiness: Is My Child
Ready For School?
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At all Raising Stars centres, we base our daily programs around
the Early Years Learning Framework, and strive to implement
school readiness approaches throughout our programs.
We personalise our curriculum to meet your interests as
parents, your child’s interests, as well as all of the children’s
input.
We welcome and encourage parent and educator feedback
and input to ensure our programs are meeting expectations
and we encourage a continually adapting and evolving
experience.
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What is School Readiness?
School readiness means ensuring that children are ready for ‘big
school’, not just in their english and maths skills but in their
personality, emotional development, social skills, physical coordination
and more.
The right school readiness approach will ensure that children are
prepared and comfortable as they move into primary school, that
families are prepared to support their children’s learning process, and
that schools are prepared for children.
It is a crucial part of early learning and education that places a focus
on emotional, social, physical and cognitive development. School
readiness allows children to possess the attitudes, knowledge and
skills that are necessary throughout their education and life more
broadly.
An effective approach to school readiness should consider everyone
involved within the early education system – from caregivers, teachers
and early learning centre managers, to parents, role models, and other
family members at home.
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What is the Importance of School
Readiness?
School readiness is undoubtedly one of the most important parts of
early learning and childcare, with notable research articles indicating
that it has a measurable influence on success in later life.
More specifically, a high quality school readiness program is important
as it allows early childhood educators to develop key skills and traits in
children, thus letting children make a successful transition into school
environments, routines, expectations and social settings.
This positive introduction to school has been proven to carry on
throughout the education process, thus eventually impacting
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everything from social life and moral attitudes to career paths and
professional success.
As a result, a school readiness program is crucial in all early childhood
learning environments, from early childhood education and childcare
centres, to preschool and kindergarten.
Some of the Important School Readiness Skills and
Building Blocks:
Social and emotional development: Children beginning to
understand who they are, becoming aware of what they are feeling,
understanding what to expect when communicating with others,
and understanding why others communicate in certain ways.
Understanding: Comprehending language and social interaction of
others, regarding concepts, questions, instructions and vocabulary
in both group instruction and peer to peer settings.
Expressive language: The ability to use language to describe events
and actions, label objects, and put words together coherently to
form a story or communicate an idea.
Articulation: The effective sounding and pronunciation of words and
sentences, and in forming speech more generally.
Sequencing and planning: The planning and ordering of action
taking in children, often involving multi tasking. This means
developing an idea of what you want to do, working out how it will
be completed, and carrying out this plan.
Executive function and self regulation: The ability of children to
understand and manage emotions, behaviour and interactions with
themselves and others. This involves monitoring and changing
emotions to manage specific situations and tasks, using skills of
thinking and reasoning.
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How do I Know if my Child is
School Ready?
There are a number of important school readiness skills that children
should know before they make the transition into school.
This skill development process forms building blocks that will ensure
your child can comfortably and happily experience school
independently, socially, and educationally.
In deciding whether or not your child is school ready, you should
consider more than just your child’s age, or their proficiency when it
comes to maths or english activities.
Instead, you need to consider your your child as a whole – their
attitude, emotional and social behaviours, cognitive skills, and
physical skills.
A great way to measure school readiness and cognitive, social and
physical development is to use a school readiness checklist or
assessment – this is a great way to identify areas where your child
excels, and areas in which your child might need additional practice
or help.
School Readiness Checklist – How You Can Tell
if Your Child is Ready for School
Consider the following list of ideas, questions and outcomes for a
broad, initial idea of whether or not your child is school ready.
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Social Skills:
Can my child socialise with peers during play dates? Can they
separate from their parents easily?
Are they able to assert themselves?
Does my child play cooperatively with other kids? Do they exhibit
manners and politeness, and can they take turns and share?
Is my child responsible for their own belongings?
Cognitive Skills:
How confident is my child when it comes to being able to problem
solve?
Are they able to exhibit patience and wait to take turns?
Can my child demonstrate basic thinking and number skills?
Can my child perform cognitive tasks like recognising and copying
shapes, recognising and writing their name, and talk about the
things they have created?
Emotional Maturity:
Can my child manage their emotions well in stressful situations?
Is my child able to manage well on their own in group settings?
Will my child be able to cope with changes that come with a new
school environment?
Is my child able to follow instructions of teachers and focus on
tasks?
Independence:
Will my child be able to go to lunch and handle lunch activities on
their own?
Is my child able to play imaginatively and on their own?
Can my child get dressed by themselves? What about blowing
their nose, using the toilet, unscrewing a drink bottle or handling
lunch boxes?
Language Skills:
Is my child able to speak clearly?
Is my child able to communicate what they want to say effectively?
Is my child able to listen to others and consider what they are
saying?
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Does my child have basic literacy skills? Do they enjoy reading
books?
Physical Coordination and Motor Skills:
Can my child complete basic fine motor skills tasks (cut basic
shapes, grip a pencil, turn pages in a book)?
Do they exhibit physical coordination and gross motor skills (things
like running, jumping, climbing)? Can they manage stairs, uneven
ground and other obstacles?
Can my child throw and catch a ball?
At Raising Stars, we prioritise school readiness within our ECE
programs, and will work with you every step of the way in ensuring
that your child is ready for school in Australia.
Download Our School Readiness Checklist
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Why Listening to Your Child is
Crucial
As parents, one of the most important parts of school readiness is in
listening to your children.
While considering an educators’ perspective and advice on learning
areas, reading skills and behaviour with peers is important, your
children can offer their own perspective and provide insight to
parents that they might not otherwise be comfortable sharing.
In addition to gaining this insight, listening to your children is
important because it can allow them to process what they have
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experienced, and overcome any traumatic or stressful events that
they may have experienced throughout their life.
Discussions like these are an important part of building confidence
and self esteem, building empathy, improving the ability of your
children to overcome future obstacles, and ultimately making the
transition to school.
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Our School Readiness Program
and Activities
When it comes to Raising Stars Early Learning Centres, our school
readiness programs are implemented throughout all education and
play based learning approaches, at all of our locations.
Our school readiness programs have been designed to ensure that
your child’s early childhood education (ECE) and care experience
leaves them as prepared as possible for a primary school setting.
Our education program includes everything from english literacy,
science and creative ventures, to learning experiences in Italian and
Mandarin, dance classes, and even incursions and excursions.
Throughout these ECE activities, we implement a school readiness
program that ensures children are always improving on overall early
childhood development.
Within the Raising Stars learning and care environment, each early
childhood educator is experienced and is always there to ensure that
children are learning, developing their self help skills, and becoming
prepared for the next stage of their education and life.
All of our educators are qualified and committed to providing the
best learning environment possible.
Here are some of the key aspects of our school preparation program:
Physical skill development that allows children to play and exercise
on their own, use writing and craft equipment, and use sports
equipment.
Development of cognitive skills to support kids in being curious
and confident in their approaches to learning.
Development of independence in using the bathroom, getting
dressed independently, unpacking their own lunch box, and more.
A focus on language skills so that children can confidently
communicate (including asking questions and listening to others).
Social and emotional development, so that children can confidently
play with others, make friends, show an interest in others, manage
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emotions, and deal with conflict appropriately.
A focus on individual children, where an approach is developed and
an outcome is measured in partnership with families and parents.
The use of tailored programs, play based learning and intentional
teaching.
How Raising Stars Prepares
Children for School
We strive to ensure that your children are as prepared as possible for
school – in addition to school readiness, we offer state of the art
facilities, experienced and qualified educators, clear communication
with parents, a focus on nutrition and health (with an on-site chef
that prepares 5 meals a day, morning tea included), and more.
In Australia and internationally, making the transition to school is a
significant step for little kids. As parents, providing them with a high
quality early childhood education and comprehensive school
readiness approach is one of the best ways to set them up for success
as students and people.
If you have a question, are looking for advice or want to learn more
about how we can meet your needs in preparing your kids for school,
get in touch with us today.
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EARLY YEARS LEARNING FRAMEWORK
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NUTRITION & HEALTH
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OUR ENVIRONMENT
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Our aim is to provide a welcoming, home-like environment where children and
families feel they belong and they are part of a community.
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