Getting It Right from The Start At Jervis Bay Preschool!
What we are providing: Structured timetable ACT Schools P-10 Curriculum Key indicators for development: SOCIAL SKILLS FINE MOTOR SKILLS GROSS MOTOR SKILLS LITERACY: WRITING, READING, SPEAKING & LISTENING NUMERACY MATHEMATICS: SPACE, GEOMETRY, MEASUREMENT ICT
Working with families Latest technologies Indigenous Preschool
Needs of our Indigenous children Play based learning Socialising outside the Community Social and emotional competance Transition to formal schooling
Social Skills Kavale et al. (1997 in Westwood 2003, p.91) describe social skills as A set of competencies that allow children to initiate and maintain positive social interactions with others, establish peer acceptance and cope effectively and adaptively with the larger social environment
Transition to school Building confidence Self Esteem Expectations Family and community links
Academic outcomes Strategies to improve academic outcomes: High expectations Accelerated learning Closing the gap Results are showing: Improved confidence Improved competence
Confidence
Competence Literacy: Writing, Reading, Speaking and Listening Numeracy
LITERACY Writing Pencil Grip Development of Narrative Name Writing
Development of narrative Development of play skills Role Playing Using songs Using imagination
KALANI’S NARRATIVE
READING
Speaking and Listening
Listening bodies Visual reminders
Numeracy How many children are at preschool today?
1,2,3,4,5,6……………….
Rote Counting
Number recognition
Community Links Open door policy Junior Rangers Cultural Heritage Strategy
Junior Rangers
Promoting Healthy Lifestyles Healthy eating Brain Food Regular Health Checks Exercise - FMS
Future Directions Focus on strengths through play based learning Monitor benefits of social skilling program Improve data collection Forge further links with school Improve links with community