What is School Readiness and Why is it Important?
Starting school is a major milestone, and it’s natural for both parents and children to feel a mix of excitement and nerves. School readiness isn’t just about knowing ABCs or counting—it’s about confidence, independence, and emotional resilience.
At Golden Seeds, we believe that a child who feels socially and emotionally secure will be best prepared to thrive in a school environment. That’s why we focus on fostering confidence, independence, and curiosity from the very beginning.
Essential School Readiness Skills
1. Social and Emotional Skills
- Making friends, taking turns, and resolving conflicts.
- Expressing emotions in a healthy way.
- Following daily routines with confidence.
📌 How to support them: Encourage independence by letting them make small choices (e.g., what to wear or which book to read). Role-play social situations to practice sharing and patience.
2. Communication Skills
- Understanding and following instructions.
- Expressing thoughts and needs clearly.
- Enjoying storytelling and conversations.
📌 How to support them: Read together every day, ask open-ended questions, and practice active listening by repeating back what they say.
3. Independence and Self-Care
- Dressing, toileting, and managing personal belongings.
- Recognising their name and belongings.
- Following simple hygiene routines.
📌 How to support them: Give them time to practice dressing and feeding themselves. Teach routines like handwashing with fun songs and games.
4. Early Literacy and Numeracy
- Recognising letters and numbers.
- Attempting to write their name.
- Understanding basic counting and sorting.
📌 How to support them: Use everyday moments to introduce counting (e.g., setting the table), and encourage drawing, tracing, or scribbling to develop pre-writing skills.
How Golden Seeds Prepares Children for School
Our school readiness program focuses on:
- Daily structured routines that mirror a school day.
- Literacy and numeracy activities through play.
- Problem-solving and decision-making skills to foster independence.
- Excursions and classroom visits to introduce children to school environments.
We also collaborate with local primary schools to help children transition smoothly and feel confident about their new journey.
📅 Want to learn more? Book a tour today to see our school readiness program in action!
