PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAM
Pre-School Program
3 – 5 years: Play Based Academics, Finding their Passion
Our innovative curriculum is built upon the Early Years Learning Framework, ensuring a seamless transition to big school.
Our Prep School children grow and learn in a literacy rich environment which has been thoughtfully designed to ignite their passion for reading, writing and learning. Our individualised and holistic approach to school readiness develops the social, emotional, and academic potential of every child. Our innovative curriculum is built upon the Early Years Learning Framework, ensuring a seamless transition to big school.
Throughout their years of learning at WillowBee ELC our children have developed phonemic awareness critical to reading and writing.
In our Pre-School Program, they have many opportunities throughout the day to sound out and write words as they practice this developing awareness. Through the careful art of active listening and observation, our Educators help our children identify their passions and academic interests.
Literacy & Numeracy
Literacy and numeracy learning experiences are integrated into daily interactions as our Educators provide the tools and skill development to cultivate a love of learning.
Technology
Technology is introduced as a valuable learning and research tool, through the use of I-pads and interactive smart boards our children understand the importance of digital literacy skills.
Self-Motivated Learning
Our children continue to develop their confidence and inspired by their Educators explore their passions and interests.
School Readiness
Our holistic School Readiness program develops confident, happy, and curious little people who are well rounded in a wide range of preparatory skills including academic, social, emotional, and physical skills.
Sustainability
Practicing sustainability through our hands on Garden to Plate program, our Bee’s appreciate the interdependence between plants, people, animals and the land. Understanding the connection between their actions and the environment.
Service and Empathy
Our children meaningfully contribute to our local communities. Through thoughtful card creation and the donation of clothing and goods to families in need.