Develop essential skills for school with Plumtree’s fun and practical school readiness program.
This dynamic program is thoughtfully designed to help your child transition confidently into Kindergarten. Led by an experienced occupational therapist and early childhood teacher, each engaging session will help your child build the essential skills needed for a successful start to school.
Program outcomes:
- Listening and speaking: Building communication skills.
- Following instructions and answering questions: Enhancing comprehension and response.
- Pre-literacy skills: Developing rhyming and letter-sound awareness.
- Fine motor skills: Improving pencil grip, drawing, writing, and cutting.
- Problem-solving and independence: Encouraging self-reliance and critical thinking.
- Social skills: Making friends, initiating conversations, turn-taking, and managing emotions.
- Attention and concentration: Increasing focus during tasks.
- Family involvement: We’ll provide you with suggestions and ideas to continue supporting your child’s skill development at home.
Children with disabilities or developmental concerns who will be starting mainstream Kindergarten in 2025.
Four daily sessions, 1.5 hours each
Monday, 13 January: 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Tuesday, 14 January: 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Wednesday, 20 January: 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Thursday, 21 January: 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Session structure: Each 1.5-hour session includes face-to-face time with the children, followed by a brief feedback session with parents. During this time, we’ll provide resources, activities, and strategies to practice at home. Sessions will conclude by 11:00 AM.
Plumtree Children’s Services
Yabsley Avenue, Jarvie Park Marrickville, NSW, 2204
How to find us
Total Price: $515 (includes non-face-to-face preparation time)
Payment options: NDIS funding or private payment.
Full payment is required, and missed sessions cannot be refunded. The cancellation policy aligns with the service agreement.
by Sunday, 5 January
To ensure the group’s success, we require 72 hours' notice for cancellations to offer places to waiting families. Groups are subject to cancellation if fewer than four children RSVP.
If the program is full, please express your interest, and a staff member will contact you if a spot becomes available.
