What does ‘school readiness’ mean?

School readiness refers to the developmental stage at which children possess the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary for a smooth and successful transition into school. 

It’s not just about knowing the alphabet, writing your name or being able to count to 10. School readiness includes a broad range of areas, including physical wellbeing, emotional maturity, social competence, language skills, and cognitive abilities.

This means, we also look at the child’s ability to focus, listen and follow simple instructions, make friends and participate in group tasks, just to name a few.

How Blossom Early Learning supports school readiness

We believe that preparing children for school is one of the most important parts of their development journey with us. Our Blossom Curriculum is designed to support your child’s transition to primary school by including various activities such as eating lunch from a lunchbox, familiarising themselves with school uniforms, visiting local schools, and participating in activities that develop the necessary abilities. 

Our Bachelor-qualified teachers and educators work closely with parents to ensure children are ready to take the next step.

What parents can do to prepare for school

Parents play a crucial role in preparing their child for school. There are many things that can be done to support school readiness. Here are just a few tips.

  • Be positive, get your child excited, and talk about any worries they have
  • Practise the journey to and from school
  • Arrange play dates at the school with other families or friends 
  • Establish predictable routines including dinner, bath time, bedtime and morning routines
  • Encourage independence – skills like dressing themselves, packing and carrying a bag, applying sunscreen and going to the toilet
  • Label all belongings
  • Read together and visit a local library
  • Make sure you have enough time in the morning to always arrive on time without having to rush (this can make children feel anxious or unprepared)
  • Start using the name of their new teacher to help build familiarity
  • Talk about and practise any after school arrangements (if applicable)