Our 10 Essentials For School Program
E - Emotional Intelligence & Wellbeing
E - Emotional Intelligence & Wellbeing
E - Emotional Intelligence & Wellbeing
Why It Matters: Children who can understand and manage their emotions are more resilient, focused, and successful in school.
Key Skills Developed:
• Recognising and naming emotions
• Self-regulation strategies
• Building resilience and growth mindset
• Managing disappointment
• Developing positive self-conceptpromote the physical, emotional, and cognitive development of each child in our care.
S - Social Skills & Relationships
E - Emotional Intelligence & Wellbeing
E - Emotional Intelligence & Wellbeing
Why It Matters: Strong social skills are the biggest predictor of school success - even more than academics!
Key Skills Developed:
• Making and maintaining friendships
• Turn-taking and sharing
• Cooperative play and teamwork
• Conflict resolution skills
• Active listening
Respecting diversity
S - Self-Care & Independence
E - Emotional Intelligence & Wellbeing
S - Self-Care & Independence
Why It Matters: Independent children are confident children who can focus on learning rather than struggling with daily tasks.
Key Skills Developed:
• Toileting independence
• Dressing skills (buttons, zips, laces)
• Opening lunch boxes
• Packing and unpacking bags
• Following routines independently
E - Early Literacy Foundations
N - Numeracy & Logical Thinking
N - Numeracy & Logical Thinking
Why It Matters: Strong literacy foundations set children up for reading success and open doors to all learning.
Key Skills Developed:
• Letter recognition (uppercase and lowercase)
• Letter-sound relationships
• Phonemic awareness
• Name recognition and writing
• Love of books and stories
N - Numeracy & Logical Thinking
N - Numeracy & Logical Thinking
N - Numeracy & Logical Thinking
Why It Matters: Mathematical thinking develops problem-solving skills that extend across all areas of learning.
Key Skills Developed:
• Counting to 20 and beyond
• Number recognition and formation
• Pattern recognition
• Sorting and classifying
• Basic addition and subtraction concepts
T - Transition Readiness
N - Numeracy & Logical Thinking
T - Transition Readiness
Why It Matters: A smooth transition to school sets the tone for your child's entire educational journey.
Key Skills Developed:
• Understanding what school will be like
• Managing separation
• Building excitement about school
• Understanding school expectations
• Coping with change
I - Inquiry & Love of Learning
A - Active Bodies & Motor Skills
A - Active Bodies & Motor Skills
Why It Matters: Curious, engaged learners are successful learners who thrive throughout their education.
Key Skills Developed:
• Asking questions and investigating
• Following interests and curiosity
• Persistence in challenging tasks
• Creative and critical thinking
• Finding joy in discovery
A - Active Bodies & Motor Skills
A - Active Bodies & Motor Skills
A - Active Bodies & Motor Skills
Why It Matters: Physical development supports all other learning - from handwriting to concentration.
Key Skills Developed:
• Fine motor skills (pencil grip, cutting, coordination)
• Gross motor skills (balance, ball skills)
• Core strength and posture
• Hand-eye coordination
• Physical confidence
L - Language & Communication
S - School Routines & Expectations
S - School Routines & Expectations
Why It Matters: Strong communication skills are the foundation of all learning and relationships.
Key Skills Developed:
• Expressive vocabulary
• Sentence structure
• Following multi-step instructions
• Describing and explaining
• Storytelling and sequencing
S - School Routines & Expectations
S - School Routines & Expectations
S - School Routines & Expectations
Why It Matters: Understanding classroom expectations helps children feel secure and ready to learn.
Key Skills Developed:
• Sitting for extended periods
• Following classroom routines
• Listening during group time
• Completing tasks independently
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