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School Readiness Kinder Program

A nurturing, inquiry-based program led by a Bachelor-qualified Early Childhood Teacher (ECT). Eligible families receive government kindergarten funding support for 3 and 4 year old kinder programs. Discover how our kinder program helps children become confident learners and caring friends.

preparing confident, capable learners

Our kindergarten program supports each child's sense of Being, Belonging and Becoming as described in the Early Years Learning Framework v2.0 (EYLF). Through play-based, purposeful experiences, children build the confidence, curiosity and skills they need for school and for life.

our KINDER learning philosophy by qualified ECT

At Clever Kids, learning is hands-on, joyful and child-centred. Our ECT guides each child to explore their ideas, express themselves creatively and engage with the world around them. We balance structured learning with the freedom to question, imagine and create.

Children in our 3 and 4 year old program develop essential skills in:

Social-emotional readiness
Confidence & independence
Early literacy & numeracy
Executive functioning & problem-solving
Fine & gross motor skills

our 7 areas of learning

Arts & Expression

Creative exploration that encourages imagination, confidence and communication

Experimenting with drawing, painting and mixed media

Drama, pretend play and storytelling

Expressing ideas, emotions and experiences through art

STEM & Inquiry

Hands-on discovery and investigation to foster curiosity and critical thinking

Exploring science concepts (cause/effect, nature, materials)

Constructing, building and experimenting with tools/loose parts

Simple engineering challenges and open-ended projects

Asking questions, testing ideas and documenting findings

Communication & Literacy

Building strong foundations in language, understanding and early reading/writing

Daily conversations, group discussions and vocabulary building

Shared reading, storytelling and rhyme awareness

Recognising letters, symbols and early writing attempts

Listening skills and following instructions

Numeracy & Analysis

Developing logical thinking and early mathematical understanding in playful ways

Counting, sorting, classifying and comparing

Exploring shapes, patterns and measurement

Practical problem-solving during play

Estimating, predicting and reasoning skills

Music & Movement

Using rhythm, dance and physical movement to support coordination and wellbeing

Singing, rhythm games and musical exploration

Dance, stretching and creative movement

Gross-motor play and spatial awareness

Building confidence and joy through physical expression

Community & Culture

Understanding identity, belonging and connection with the wider world

Learning about celebrations, traditions and cultural diversity

Community involvement and local area learning

Respecting others’ perspectives and identities

Exploring family histories, languages and stories

Wellbeing & Mindfulness

Encouraging confidence, emotional awareness and healthy habits

Breathing, yoga and mindfulness routines

Learning about feelings and emotional regulation

Practising kindness, empathy and social skills

Building resilience and confidence in new challenges

PREPARING FOR SCHOOL

Our educators work in partnership with families and local schools to ensure a confident, supported transition to prep.

By the end of the kinder year, children develop:

Independence and self-help skills
Early literacy and numeracy foundations
Social confidence and friendship skills
Persistence, curiosity and resilience

CONNECTION TO EARLY YEARS LEARNING FRAMEWORK (EYLF)

Our kindergarten curriculum reflects the following five EYLF learning outcomes:

1. Children have a strong sense of identity

(Belonging)

2. Children are connected with and contribute to their world

(Community & Culture)

3. Children have a strong sense of wellbeing (Wellbeing & Mindfulness)

4. Children are confident and involved learners (STEM, Arts & Inquiry)

5. Children are effective communicators (Language, Literacy & Expression)

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Meet Our Kinder Teacher

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(03) 9886 0000
432 Warrigal Road, Ashburton VIC 3147
Monday to Friday, 7:00AM - 6:00PM
Closed Weekends
Closed Victorian Public Holidays

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