LaunchPad was created from a desire to assist little people with their transition to ‘big school’.
Run by qualified educators and staff, LaunchPad will teach your little one the essential first steps in literacy, numeracy, oral language and fine motor skills. We introduce children to letters and sounds, number knowledge, basic mathematical concepts, handwriting and essential skills required for transitioning to school. We also develop an awareness of early years classroom routines and expectations, socialisation with peers and communication with educators.
At LaunchPad, we integrate a highly recommended program called ‘Little Learners Love Literacy’. This explicit, multi-sensory literacy program focuses on phonemic awareness and alphabet knowledge, teaching children the skills they need to read, spell and write with confidence.
Ultimately, we aim to give our little learners the best possible start to school!
A perfect introduction to learning for little ones
A program specifically designed by qualified and experienced teachers
An environment that builds a positive foundation for learning
An opportunity to spark an interest in early learning
A curriculum that promotes the development of skills that are optimal for children to possess before commencing ‘big’ school
A small business owned and run by educators who love their work!
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 behaviours and belongings
Respect for peers, sharing and turn-taking
Independence in personal care (toileting, washing hands, wiping nose, unpacking bag)
* Please note these outcomes are based on children attending the 4-5 year old program for 4 terms (39 weeks)
Hold the pencil with the correct pencil grip
Use scissors with safety and control
Use glue sticks appropriately
Develop fine motor skills
Develop colouring and tracing skills
Develop confidence in oral language and communication
Answer questions and engage in learning discussion
Correct formation of lowercase 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
