3-5 Year Old Preschool Classes

Pre-School is an important part of a child’s learning journey as they move from their family and home life, to discover the wider environment of preschool. We pride ourselves in providing an exceptional level of care and education as well as supporting the children’s social, emotional, language, cognitive, physical and creative development with a wide range of stimulating, challenging and most importantly - FUN activities.

Learning through play

At Little Sails, children learn by doing, exploring, creating and connecting with others. Every day provides opportunities to develop:
🧠 Thinking & problem solving
💬 Communication & language
❤️ Social & emotional skills
🎨 Creativity
🏃 Physical development
🌱 Independence
🤝 Relationships
📚 Early literacy & numeracy

Ready for the next big adventure

Our preschool program supports children to develop the confidence, independence and skills they need as they prepare for school. Through play, intentional teaching and everyday experiences, children develop:

Confidence
Building independence and a sense of identity.

Friendships
Learning cooperation, communication and social skills.

Early literacy & numeracy
Exploring letters, sounds, books, numbers, patterns and problem solving.

Emotional wellbeing
Developing self-regulation, resilience and confidence.

Independence
Building the practical skills children need as they move into school.

Our program is guided by The Early Years Learning Framework
(Belonging, Being and Becoming)

• Belonging – acknowledges children’s interdependence with others (family, culture, neighbourhood and community) and the basis of relationships in defining identities.
  
  
• Being – recognises the importance of the here and now in children’s lives.
  
  
• Becoming – reflects the process of rapid and significant change that occurs in the early years.

Underneath the umbrella of the framework, the following outcomes are listed, from which experiences are developed for the children to be working towards

• Children have a strong sense of identity
• Children are connected with and contribute to their world
• Children have a strong sense of wellbeing
• Children are confident and involved learners
• Children are effective communicators  

Hey Dee Ho
Yoga and  Music & Movement Classes

As part of our educational program, we have weekly music and movement classes as well as yoga classes - reinforcing the “munch and Move” healthy living message.

Hey Dee Ho’s Fun-key yoga program is a perfect blend of relaxation techniques combined with noisy and animated fun to captivate children’s imagination. Instructors use storytelling, games, music and props to engage the children on a mental and physical level, taking them on a journey of mind and spirit. Promoting health and wellbeing, participants have a strong sense of self and belonging whilst stretching their bodies and minds in a playful and nurturing environment.

Focusing on breath and energy, children are provided with basic tools to assist in managing anxiety and self-regulation. Fun-key yoga children enjoy building; strength and flexibility, body awareness, mindfulness, imagination and concentration, balance and coordination.

Read more at the hey dee ho website >