In Prep, children will
be:
Constructing using blocks, collage and manipulative equipment to develop early mathematical concepts and skills
Initiating and participating in dramatic play to build an understanding of the world around them
Drawing and painting to encourage oral language, reading and writing skills
Writing stories and copying signs as part of their play, constructions and art
Playing and investigating independently, in pairs, small groups and as a whole class
Actively making choices about what and how they learn
Investigating and learning how to inquire about topics of interest
Planning collaboratively with the teacher using a plan-do-reflect model
Participating in music and language experiences
These learning
experiences will help children to:
Understand and use language to group, sort and describe objects and to communicate ideas, feelings and needs
Develop early literacy and numeracy skills
Become independent thinkers and problem solvers
Learn how to cooperate with others, and make good choices
Develop physical coordination skills
Listen, respond to and give directions
Become confident at taking risks in their learning
Get Set for Prep and find out when your child is eligible to enrol in the Prep year.