Three and four year olds learn best when they are having fun. That is why our PreKinder program is built around play, movement and music — with real early literacy skills woven through every activity.
What happens in a PreKinder class
Each week, children meet a new letter and its sound through stories, songs, characters and hands-on activities. They play listening games, clap out syllables, spot rhyming words and hunt for objects that start with the week’s sound. Short, focused bursts of learning are mixed with movement, so little bodies stay engaged and little minds stay switched on.
The skills children are building
- Letter sounds. A playful first introduction to the sounds letters make.
- Listening and phonemic awareness. Hearing rhyme, syllables and the first sounds in words.
- Oral language. New vocabulary and confidence speaking in a group.
- Fine motor skills. Craft, drawing and early mark-making that prepare little hands for writing.
- School readiness. Taking turns, following instructions, listening to others and looking after their own belongings.
Why start at three?
The early years are a wonderful window for language learning. Children who arrive at kinder already familiar with sounds and stories, and comfortable learning in a group, tend to approach the next steps with curiosity and confidence. PreKinder isn’t about pushing children to read early — it is about building a love of learning and a strong foundation.
Try a class
Children must be 3 to enrol in a PreKinder class, and your first class is free. Learn more about our PreKinder program or request a free trial.
