How Busy Bees supports School Readiness

At Busy Bees, we know that school readiness isn’t just about being able to count to 10 or write their name. It’s about confidence, curiosity, and the ability to navigate new situations with growing independence.

To help families work out if their child is ready to take the next step on their learning journey, here are some of the signs we look for and how we support children to get there:

 ⏰️ 1. They’ve got a rhythm to their day

• Little routines – like putting on their hat or packing away their toys – show us that your child is becoming more independent. In our Preschool and Kindergarten rooms, children are gently guided through structured parts of the day, helping them feel secure and in control. To help with this, some classrooms have flash cards on the wall that show everyone how each day will unfold and what to expect.

 👫 2. They’re building friendships

• Being able to play alongside others, share, and take turns are big milestones. At Busy Bees, we create plenty of opportunities for social learning, so children feel confident joining in and connecting with others in a variety of environments and situations. From quiet, in-classroom directed learning and play, to imaginative outdoor play, there are spaces and places to grow and develop friendships at their own speed and in their own style.

 🙋 3. They’re starting to speak up for themselves

• Asking questions, expressing their needs, or even just sharing their thoughts are all signs your child is building the communication skills they’ll need at school. You may find that you have a Mr or Miss Chatterbox at home, but it can be scary to speak up and request help in strange or new places, so when children are doing this – even when unsure – it’s a great sign their confidence is building. Our educators are looking to develop and support this every day through storytelling, conversation and play.

 👣 4. They’re giving things a go (and not giving up even when it gets hard!)

• We see confidence not just when a child gets something right, but when they’re willing to try, and try again. One of the hardest things we all experience in life is how to get back up after we’ve had a setback, so we take time to ensure we celebrate effort and persistence just as much as outcomes to teach children that they can do hard things.

 💡 5. They’re curious

• Children who are interested in the world around them – asking “why” and exploring new ideas – are on the path to becoming lifelong learners! At Busy Bees, our environments are designed to spark and nurture curiosity ways that capture your child’s imagination! Whether it’s through imaginative play, creative expression, physical activity, intellectual acrobatics or finding that cosy spot to read their favourite book and get lost in another world… each child will find their curiosity in their own way, and our role is to encourage them to explore and delve deeper!