At Little Parrots, we understand that moving to primary school is a huge step for your tamaiti and your whole whānau. Our dedicated School Readiness Program is designed specifically for our older tamariki (aged 4+) to ensure they step into their next phase of early learning feeling confident, competent, and excited to learn. We focus on nurturing the essential social, emotional, and foundational academic skills needed for a seamless transition.
Our program is deeply rooted in the Te Whāriki curriculum. We move beyond rote learning, focusing instead on developing a child who is ‘ready, willing, and able.’ This means fostering qualities like perseverance (Aumangea), curiosity, and independence, ensuring your child can adapt and thrive in the structured primary school environment.
Collaboration (Kotahitanga): Learning to share, take turns, and resolve conflicts. • Self-Help Skills: Mastering self-care like zipping coats, managing lunchboxes, and asking for help. • Resilience (Manawarotanga): Bouncing back from challenges and embracing effort over perfection.
Pre-Literacy: Exploring letter sounds, name recognition, and developing pencil grip through play. • Numeracy: Introduction to early concepts of counting, sorting, shapes, and patterns in meaningful ways.
We believe the transition should be a positive experience for the whole whānau. We facilitate open communication with local Mount Maunganui primary schools and offer opportunities for centre-to-school visits. Our kaiako work with you to understand your primary school expectations, ensuring your child’s final months with us are tailored for success.
