In the demanding world that is today, children need learning and play as much as ever.
With the Council of Australian Government’s vision in mind – “that all children have the best start in life to create a better future for themselves and for the nation”, we at Oz Education Early Learning Centres work toward this aspiration by providing a preschool program to cover all bases. A play-based program that incorporates structured learning sessions with spontaneous & planned exploration and learning challenges, provides the basis of our curriculum.
Preschool has become the norm for children in Australia during their year before formal schooling. Professor Fiona Stanley, of the School of Paediatrics & Child Health at the University of Western Australia and UNICEF Australian Ambassador for Early Childhood Development, quotes “So many of the factors affecting the success of a child’s formal education start well before formal schooling.”
The socialisation and introduction to people outside their family are the factors that allow a child’s world to open up into a rich environment of learning and culture. Seeking knowledge is an instinctive trait of humans and these early years form the foundation for this.
Our Oz Education Advantage Preschool Program utilises children’s interests and hunger for knowledge to foster learning that emerges from intentional teaching strategies based on each child’s play choices. Throughout the preschool year, we cover topics including:
- Families, Friends & Communities
- Diversity, Respect, Culture, Indigenous Heritage & Identity
- Our World, Sustainability, Appreciation, Nature, Animals & the Environment
- Science, Design/Build, Experimentation,& Problem Solving
- Cooperation, Identity, Confidence & Emotions
- Physical Activity, My Body, Health & Safety
- Positive Relationships, Manners & Courtesy
- Art, Creativity, Visual Expression, Design & Imagination
- Music and It’s Elements, Movement & Creative Expression
- Self-help, Independence & Life skills
- Meaningful Communication (talk/listen/respond), Instruction & Language
- Literacy (Pre Reading, Pre Writing & Conversation)
- Mathematics, Currency, Time & Numeracy
- Symbolism, Patterns & Memory
- Geography, History, Local National & International News
- Informative Technology, Communicative Media, Natural & Processed Materials
- General – Day, Week, Month, Year, Weather, Seasons, Descriptives
Our Oz Education Advantage Preschool Program offers:
- Our customised Oz Education Advantage Preschool Program Workbook
- An annual preschool program
- 2 daily preschool focus lessons
- NSW Foundation Handwriting resources
- Weekly focus letters and numbers
- Structured & spontaneous school readiness experiences
- School relations opportunities
- Expertise from local primary schools
- University trained early childhood teachers & qualified educators
- A 12-week preparatory program for the 3-4 year olds in the lead up to their preschool year – Our Oz Education Kangaroo Prep Program
As we begin a new year, our Preschoolers begin to engage in their school readiness tasks each day. Our ‘Transition to School’ nights, which take place in the second half of the year, reinforce the importance of our preschool program as we work alongside families and local schools to ensure a positive leap into primary school next year.
You can find important information about preparing for primary school in the NSW Government’s ‘Getting Ready For School’ document.
For more information about our Oz Education Advantage Preschool Program, visit our Curriculum page or contact your Centre Director.
Oz Education Early Learning Centres
“Helping families prepare children for school since 1985”
