School Readiness in Paddington, Brisbane
Supporting smooth transitions to kindy and school.
What are Kindy Readiness and School Readiness?
Both are small, two-hour classes that prepare your child for their next big step. Kindy Readiness gets 3 and 4 year olds ready for kindy, and School Readiness gets 4 to 6 year olds ready for Prep.
Children from both programs learn together in the same class. Our teachers match each activity to your child’s age and stage.
Ages
3 to 4
4 to 6
Getting ready for
Kindy
Prep
Reading and writing
Letters, first sounds, their own name and pre-writing
Letter sounds, writing their name and early reading
Numbers
Counting to 10, recognising numbers and matching amounts
Writing numbers, patterns, and early adding and taking away
Hands
Finger strength, pencil grip and scissors
Pencil grip, forming letters and numbers, and scissors
Independence
Following instructions, routines and packing away
Listening, finishing tasks and managing their belongings
Getting along
Making friends, sharing and taking turns
Resilience, confidence and working in a group
Classes
Two hours, morning or afternoon, $95
Two hours, morning or afternoon, $95
Our Programs
Kindy Readiness
3 and 4 year olds
2hr weekly classes (9:30 to 11:30am or 12 to 2pm)
Queensland school terms
School Readiness
4 to 6 year olds
2hr weekly classes (9:30 to 11:30am or 12 to 2pm)
Queensland school terms
Qualified, checked and insured
Blue Card for every educator
First aid and CPR for every educator
Two educators, no more than 10 children
Public liability and professional indemnity insurance
Try a class, no obligation
Book a trial in any School Readiness or Kindy Readiness term class. You only pay for the trial class if you go on to enrol.
Our Education Philosophy
A complementary tutoring service to traditional kindy, creating a holistic, rich, joyful environment, with small class sizes where children are safe, have fun and feel empowered to learn.
At Small Scholars, we believe children learn best when they feel confident, supported and excited to take part. We combine purposeful teaching with fun, hands-on experiences to nurture successful starts to kindy and school.
Small Scholars runs boutique classes for 3 to 6 year olds, centred around a nurturing, development focussed program. Our intimate class settings ensure that children experience joy, laughter, and the confidence to embrace learning. Let us redefine the early learning experience, where happiness and confidence set the foundation for successful schooling.
Embarking on the journey into kindy and Prep is a monumental step for both children and parents. At Small Scholars, we champion a stress-free transition by helping parents determine when their child is ready for Prep. We believe in enabling families to make informed decisions, ensuring that their child enters Prep socially, emotionally, and developmentally prepared, rather than solely based on their birth date. We tailor personalised learning plans that inspire and prepare your child.
Our Values
Thrive
Nurture and nourish learning habits to build confidence and independence in each small scholar.
Discover
Find the spark within and unlock each child's unique learning style.
Connect
Create and share moments of joy, growth and change in class and collectively celebrate learning.
