What is LaunchPad: Little Learners Hub?
- A perfect introduction to learning for little ones
- A program specifically designed by qualified and experienced teachers
- An environment that builds a positive foundation to learning
- An opportunity to spark an interest in early learning
- A curriculum that promotes the development of skills which are optimal for children to possess before commencing ‘big’ school
- A small business owned and run by teachers who love what they do!
What skills/abilities can I expect my child to learn at LaunchPad?
- Awareness of early years school routines and expectations
- Introduction to the nature of a formal learning environment
- Developing confidence and comfort to separate from parent
- Adapting to a new environment and experience
- Effective communication with peers and teachers
- Following simple directions/instructions
- Listening attentively and answering questions
- Transitioning between learning activities
- Maintaining focus and concentration during floor time
- Working independently to complete a given task
- Packing up after an activity
- Responsibility for their own behaviours and belongings
- Respect for peers, sharing and turn taking
- Independence in personal care (toileting, washing hands, wiping nose, unpacking bag)
What outcomes can I expect my child to achieve at LaunchPad?
* Please note these outcomes are based on children attending the 4-5 year old program for 4 terms (39 weeks)
- Hold pencil with correct pencil grip
- Use scissors with safety and control
- Use glue sticks appropriately
- Develop fine motor skills
- Develop colouring in and tracing skills
- Develop confidence in oral language and communication
- Answer questions and engage in learning discussion
- Correct formation of lower case letters (Vic modern cursive font)
- Recognise, trace and write own name
- Begin to identify alphabet letter names
- Articulate sounds in their pure form
- Develop phonemic awareness
- Begin to identify sounds in a given word
- Begin to ‘sound out’ 3-letter words
- Begin introduction to ‘heart words’
- Recognise, sequence and write numbers 0-20
- Count forwards and backwards 0-20
- Learn to use one to one correspondence when counting objects
- Begin to use simple mathematical terms such as before, after, between, larger, smaller
- Recognise simple shapes, patterns and colours
- Simple addition using concrete materials
