EDUCATION THAT EXCITES
ENROL FOR TERM 2
ENROL FOR TERM 2
WELCOME TO PREP FOR SCHOOL
At Prep for School, we value the unique needs of families, and our program is dedicated to nurturing foundational abilities that pave the way for a successful learning journey. That’s why we’ve seamlessly integrated school readiness and foundation skills, ensuring a holistic approach that prepares children for various educational paths.
Prep for school is held in Kenthurst NSW which is located in the hills district and our goal is to equip children with the essential skills not only for success in the classroom but also for life beyond.
Areas We Focus On
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Pre-writing skills
At Prep For School, we take pride in our commitment to enhancing fine motor skills, refining pencil grip, teaching correct cutting techniques, and guiding letter formation. This hands on and engaging program promotes early writing skills through first recognising the shapes that constitute letters. Establishing a solid foundation in an effective pre-writing program empowers students to avoid initial challenges linked to potential letter reversal.
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Pre-reading skills
In our Pre-Reading sessions, we integrate a comprehensive approach that combines the effectiveness of a phonics-based program, Pre-Lit, with engaging elements. This unique combination exposes students to a structured, skills-based program crafted to establish a robust foundation for their journey into reading. Pre-Lit specifically emphasises phonetical awareness and oral language development, complemented by a storybook component designed to familiarise your child with essential reading skills. It’s a dynamic blend that makes learning to read an exciting adventure!
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Numeracy
In our numeracy program, we prioritise number recognition, counting, creating quantities, and exposure to mathematical language. These skills lay a solid foundation for a child’s mathematical understanding. Number recognition builds the ability to identify numerical symbols, counting develops a sense of numerical order and quantity, and creating quantities enhances the comprehension of mathematical relationships.
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Gross Motor Skills
Our expansive 5-acre setting isn’t just space; it’s a dynamic learning environment where we actively harness the outdoors for optimal physical development. Our focus on gross motor skills takes full advantage of this vast space, allowing students the freedom to engage in activities such as walking, running, jumping, hopping, balancing, skipping, and throwing.
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Fine Motor Skills
Fine motor skills encompass the coordination of muscles in children's hands, crucial not only for academics but also for daily activities like dressing, eating, handling objects, using scissors, and maintaining a proper pencil grip. In our classroom, we offer engaging game-like activities, and outside, our jungle-gym promotes climbing and hanging to further enhance muscle development.
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Social & Emotional Skills
We assist in developing vital social skills including listening skills, organisational skills, turn taking, sharing, following instructions and forming friendships and each child’s emotional well-being is a cornerstone of our approach. We focus on building resilience, instilling confidence, and teaching emotional regulation. By addressing the emotional aspect of learning, we aim to create a positive and supportive environment that allows children to thrive not just academically but emotionally as well.
School Readiness & Foundation Skills Program
Prepare your child for a confident start to their educational journey with our School Readiness & Foundation Skills Program. Tailored for young learners, our engaging sessions focus on essential skills like pre-reading, pre-writing, numeracy, and social-emotional development. Carefully created and guided by an experienced Primary School educator, our program creates a supportive environment where children flourish, fostering a love for learning and ensuring a seamless transition to school life.
Prep For School is nestled on a private 5-acre estate in beautiful Kenthurst NSW. Our sessions go beyond traditional classrooms, utilising both indoor and outdoor spaces. This unique environment allows us to harness the benefits of outdoor learning, providing authentic experiences and social interactions.
Each term we have classes on Tuesday, Wednesdays & Thursdays, to find out more about our program click the button below to learn more about our program.
Unveiling a new era of
School Readiness and Foundation Skills
for your child..
Our Difference
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Supports academic readiness
Tailored for young learners, our engaging sessions focus on essential skills like pre-reading, pre-writing, numeracy, and social-emotional development to prepare your child for a confident start to their educational journey.
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Dynamic Learning Environment
Our expansive 5-acre setting isn’t just space, we actively harness the outdoors for optimal physical development. By integrating the outdoors into our program, we create a dynamic and enriching learning environment.
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Personalised Attention
Our group sessions are intentionally limited to a maximum of eight children. This ensures that your little one receives ample one-on-one time with our experienced educators. This deliberate approach not only fosters a relaxed learning atmosphere but also provides the ideal setting for the formation of wonderful friendships.
Gloria Harris, Early Childhood Director, 14 Years Experience
Prep For School offers something so beneficial and unique for a child in the lead up to beginning Kindergarten. With Brooke’s passion and many years of experience teaching Kindergarten, the children are exposed to many learning outcomes, social environments and routines that will come when they begin big school.
Prep For School’s weekly sessions are based on small groups of children, allowing Brooke to really focus on each child’s individual process and goals.
Each session is tailored and planned to benefit each child’s goals, which in turn is something so beneficial to each child’s learning journey.
The progression children have made while attending Prep For School is a testament to Brooke’s dedication to create a program that is currently hard to come by in this day and age, and in my opinion is so beneficial for a child to be exposed to so they are ready as they can be for beginning Kindergarten.
We provide an exceptional program that differs yet compliments your child's current placement at Pre School or Day Care.
Using Brooke's extensive background in Kindergarten instruction, our approach is uniquely tailored through a Primary School perspective, setting it apart from alternative programs available.
Read what other Early Childcare Educators have to say about our program!
Sarah- Early Childhood Educator- 5 years experience
Working with Brooke has been an amazing experience. Brooke’s Prep For School program differs from the normal Preschool environment as it is an intensive program that promotes all aspects of getting children prepared for school, in small groups in a classroom setting.
Children have the opportunity to work on skills such as fine motor, letter and number recognition, patterns and the first steps to learn to read. All while working on their independence, confidence and social skills.
I would highly recommend the Prep For School program for anyone wanting to build on their child’s school readiness skills for a smooth transition to school.
Meet the teacher
My name is Brooke Costaganna and I am the founder of Prep For School.
I am a highly experienced primary school teacher with over a decade of involvement in the classroom. Previously, I have have been employed in leadership roles enabling me to partake in various Literacy and Numeracy training. This ongoing professional development has allowed me to tailor the learning to meet the different needs of my students and help them reach their fullest potential.
More importantly, I am a wife and mother to three beautiful children who are experts at keeping me on my toes. I am fortunate enough to live in a beautiful home in Kenthurst, which enables my little ones to have the luxury of space to run around and take advantage of nature around them.
It is a mixture of my own experiences as a teacher as well as my son’s learning journey that play a huge part in why I have created this service.
At Prep For School we are committed to providing children a professional and safe space to grow socially and academically.
Our goal is to equip children with the essential skills not only for success in the classroom but also for life beyond.
Hear from our prep parents
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Zara absolutely loves going and we have seen her wanting to write more and improving her letter formation in such a short period of time. She always talks about her day at Prep For School and we hear her singing songs she has learnt as well. Thank you for creating such an amazing program and space for Zara, she will well and truly be ready for school next year.
Kate (Zara’s mum)
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I’m so happy we enrolled my son into the Prep for School sessions this year. I have seen his confidence grow so much since he started, as well as an improvement with his writing and number recognition. Brooke really cares for each child and works closely with them to meet their own goals, which we found really helpful for our son. He enjoys it so much that every time we pick him up, he doesn’t want to leave!
Kylie (Hilton’s mum)
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Prep For School has been a very positive experience. My son has enjoyed the time with Brooke and his classmates every week. He shares his experiences and events with us on the car ride home. He looks forward to the reading homework that is set for him every night. Brooke tailored a teaching plan optimised to my son’s growth opportunities and strength.
Nora (Kai’s mum)
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You’ll never know how much you truly have helped our daughter. Her confidence and eagerness to learn all steams from your wondering tutoring classes, Brooke you are more than a tutor, you’re a friend that offers support 24-7. I am so grateful that we have crossed paths. Can’t thank you enough. Can’t recommend enough.
Anastasia (Adriana’s mum)
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I have been blown away with the progress my daughter has made thanks to Brooke from Prep for school. It has been the best thing I have done to prepare my daughter for kindergarten, and not only has she progressed amazing in her social skills, she has benefitted highly from Brooke’s school readiness program, and absolutely loves every session and brings home so many new learnt skills each week. I won’t hesitate to enrol my younger daughter in the year before she begins school too. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Gloria (Skye’s Mum)
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Mason has gone from being miserable to go to Preschool up to 24 hours beforehand to being so excited to come to “Ms Brooke’s school.” He has even made positive comments about how you care for children who are upset. It has been a load off my mind that he is happy to come every week. The communication has been excellent. I love the photos every week, appreciate the newsletters and seeing Mason in them. Mason is so keen to continue learning at home
(Mason’s Mum)
What we get up to
Enrol For 2024
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At Prep for School, we value the unique needs of families, and our program is dedicated to nurturing foundational abilities that pave the way for a successful learning journey. That’s why we’ve seamlessly integrated school readiness and foundation skills, ensuring a holistic approach that prepares children for various educational paths.
To prioritise personalised attention and create a nurturing environment, our group sessions are intentionally limited to a maximum of eight children. This ensures that your little one receives ample one-on-one time with our experienced educators.
To secure your place in 2024 click below to enrol
FAQs
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Our sessions follow a per-term pricing model, with each session priced at $65.00 for a 2-hour block.
Typically, school terms span 10 weeks, so for example $65 x 10 = $650 for the term
Please note that payment for the program must be made in full one week prior to the start of the first session. Alternatively, we offer the option of two half payments - one at the beginning of the term and one at the mid-term point. If you would like to take advantage of this option, please inform Brooke two weeks prior to the start of the first session.
A non-refundable $100 is required to secure your selected day and time. This will be deducted from the total amount.
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Prep For School's School Readiness & Foundation Skills Program is crafted with the insight of an experienced Primary School educator who has witnessed the journeys of hundreds of Kindergarten children. Drawing on a deep understanding of the requirements of Kindergarten, we tailor activities to align with your child’s individual needs and goals.
Additionally, our commitment to personalised learning is reflected in smaller group sizes.
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Ideally, we advise you to enrol your child in Prep For School from the start of Term 1 and have them attend the program for the duration of the year.
The learning and skill set we focus on at Prep For School progressively build upon each other from previous weeks and terms. Students enrolled for the entire year have the time to consolidate their skills and build the confidence needed to thrive.
It's never too late to enrol your child (we have had children begin in Term 4 and still see results).
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No, our efficient 'Drop and Go' system is implemented for your convenience and to help foster your child's independence and resilience. Both drop-off and pick-up occur outside the front gate of the property. Your child will be personally escorted to and from the classroom, except in the case of wet-weather dismissal. If you foresee your child possibly experiencing separation anxiety, please notify us before the first session so that we can collaborate to create a personalised plan for a smooth transition.
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We kindly request that children bring a small backpack to our sessions, equipped with a hat, drink bottle and a lunchbox containing a crunch and sip snack (a piece of fruit or vegetable).
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Generally children aged 4-6 years old. However we have had children begin as young as 3.5 years old. For our younger students, we recommend a trial session before committing to the term.
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Due to small class sizes and limited availability, your child has the opportunity to participate in a trial session for the School Readiness & Foundation Skills program. During this trial session, your child will attend for a duration of two hours, providing them with a comprehensive experience of our program. Additionally, this allows our educators to become acquainted with your child before providing feedback at the conclusion of the session.
Please note that trial sessions are subject to a fee of $65.00 and needs to be paid before the trial commences. Feel free to contact Brooke via the contact form if you are interested.
Trials can only be offered for classes with availability -
As per our Cancellation Policy
If cancellation is made due to sickness, holiday, etc. and at least 8 hours notice has been given, every effort will be made to rebook a makeup session (in a group). This ‘make-up’ session must be within the 14 days before or after the usual scheduled session. 'Make-up' sessions will not cross over to different terms.
Still have questions?
If you still have questions or want to see if it is the right fit for your child, please click the button below and fill in a contact form. We will be in touch with you as soon as possible.