At preschool your child will grow socially and emotionally. Their ability to think, use and recognise language and their fine motor skills will be developed through play, art, dance, music, movement and interacting with others. Most importantly, your child will become an effective learner as they develop and extend their communication skills, build their self-confidence, learn to be creative, and develop skills that assist them with reading, writing and mathematics.
Preschool programs are designed to improve your child's development in the following key areas:
- Social skills, such as how to play with other children in a calm, sharing and rewarding way
- Self-awareness and respect for others
- Emotional skills, such as understanding their feelings
- Language, literacy and numeracy skills, such as reading stories and counting objects
- A joy for learning and group activities, such as talking, drawing and making things together with other children their own age
- Ability to make new friends
- Exposure to new ideas and concepts
Preschool also provides you with access to:
- Support and assistance for children with special needs
- Resources and links to community support services