Preparing Children for Academic Success
Our school readiness program helps children develop the foundational skills needed to transition successfully into formal schooling. Through engaging group activities, we target all areas of development to ensure your child is confident and prepared.
Benefits of Our School Readiness Program
Our comprehensive approach addresses all key areas of development needed for a successful transition to school
Academic Preparation
Develops pre-reading, writing and math skills through play-based learning
Social Skills
Teaches sharing, turn-taking and cooperative play with peers
Emotional Regulation
Helps manage emotions and build confidence in new situations
Cognitive Development
Improves attention, memory and problem-solving abilities
Routine Adaptation
Prepares children for classroom schedules and transitions
Physical Readiness
Develops fine motor skills for writing and gross motor for playground
Our School Readiness Curriculum
Our evidence-based program follows a structured yet flexible curriculum that prepares children for the demands of formal schooling through engaging activities.
Initial Assessment
Comprehensive evaluation of current skills and areas needing support
Small Group Sessions
4-6 children per group with 2 trained facilitators
Structured Daily Routine
Circle time, table work, free play and snack time to mimic school
Multisensory Learning
Activities engage visual, auditory and tactile learning styles
Progress Reports
Regular updates on your child's development and readiness
Parent Training
Workshops to help reinforce skills at home
Key Skills Developed
Our program targets all essential developmental domains to ensure comprehensive school preparation
Pre-Academic
- Letter recognition
- Number concepts
- Shape identification
- Color knowledge
Fine Motor
- Pencil grasp
- Scissor skills
- Tracing/writing
- Manipulative play
Social-Emotional
- Following rules
- Taking turns
- Emotion regulation
- Conflict resolution
Self-Help
- Independent toileting
- Lunchbox skills
- Dressing
- Personal organization
Program Details
Structured to provide optimal learning experiences for preschool-aged children
Age Group
3-6 years (preschool to kindergarten)
Group Size
4-6 children per group with 2 facilitators
Session Duration
90 minutes, 3-5 times per week
Program Length
8-12 week sessions (recommended 2 sessions)
Therapist Ratio
1 therapist per 3 children for individualized attention
Parent Involvement
Weekly updates and monthly workshops
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about our School Readiness Program
How is this different from regular preschool?
Our program is specifically designed for children who need extra support transitioning to school. We have higher staff ratios, individualized goals, and therapists trained to address developmental challenges.
My child has special needs. Is this program appropriate?
Yes, our therapists are trained to work with children with various developmental differences. We individualize our approach based on each child's needs while maintaining the group learning environment.
What qualifications do your facilitators have?
All group leaders are certified occupational therapists, special educators, or early childhood specialists with additional training in school readiness approaches.
Can parents observe the sessions?
We have scheduled observation days and also provide video updates. Initially we may recommend limited observation to help children adjust to separation.
How soon before school should we enroll?
We recommend starting 6-12 months before school entry, with at least one full session (8-12 weeks) completed before school begins.