Getting Ready for Big School Program
At Flying Colours Education, we know that a strong start to school lays the foundation for lifelong learning. Our “Getting Ready for Big School” program is built on evidence-based practices, quality program development and delivery and a neuro affirming approach, ensuring children develop the essential skills they need for a confident and successful transition into formal schooling.
Let’s Learn Through Play
Our preschool program takes the joy of play and directs its focus on developing skills essential for Kindergarten success.
We use lots of play and hand’s on approaches.
All teachers for this program are Early Childhood Trained.
Literacy Skills
Working alongside the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), we use traditional and modern methods of developing early literacy skills such as phonological awareness, decoding and letter formation.
Numeracy Skills
We understand the need to develop early awareness of number sense, including number recognition, formation and simple addition, subtraction and the concepts of groups.
Independence Skills
The Flying Colours Education Getting Ready for Big School Program focusses on skills of independence that help with the transition into primary school.
✅ Putting on shoes and socks
✅ Following Instructions
✅ Wash and dry hands
✅ Taking care of your own belongings
✅ Unwrap and eat lunch, peel fruit and manage their lunchbox
Evidence Based
Using research-backed strategies in early literacy, numeracy, fine motor development, and social-emotional skills, we take a structured yet play-based approach to learning. Our program is grounded in the science of how young children learn best—through hands-on, multi-sensory experiences that build neural connections, strengthen working memory, and develop critical thinking skills.
For parents, our evidence-based approach provides:
✅ Peace of mind
✅ Individualised strategies
✅ Early identification of learning needs,
Created and Taught by Early Childhood Experts
School readiness is about more than just knowing letters and numbers—it’s about building a strong foundation for learning, confidence, and success. That’s why our “Getting Ready for Big School” program is designed and delivered by qualified Early Childhood teachers, ensuring every child benefits from the latest research in early education.
By choosing a program led by qualified Early Childhood professionals, parents can feel confident that their child is receiving high-quality, developmentally appropriate support that nurtures their unique learning journey.
✅ Early literacy and numeracy –
✅ Fine and gross motor skills –
✅ Social and emotional development –
✅ Classroom routines and expectations
Neuro Affirming Approach
Our “Getting Ready for Big School” program is designed with a neuro-affirming approach, ensuring that every child—regardless of their learning style, strengths, or challenges—feels supported, capable, and ready for school.
We recognise that traditional one-size-fits-all methods don’t work for every learner. That’s why our program embraces child-centered strategies that honor sensory needs, processing styles, and diverse ways of thinking. Through a multi-sensory, play-based approach, we create an environment where children can:
✅ Learn in ways that suit their individual needs
✅ Develop self-regulation and executive functioning skills
✅ Build confidence in their strengths,
✅ Feel safe, valued, and understood,
By prioritising a strengths-based and inclusive approach, we ensure that every child enters school feeling prepared and empowered. Our educators are experienced in working with neurodivergent learners, creating a space where differences are not just accommodated—but celebrated.
