The next step in the learning journey for four year olds at Como Children ‘Doing Work’ and Transitioning to School

Kindergarten? Como Children? Factors that will affect your decision include: Where do you draw the line? Both? Cost Choice of further schooling Time

Introducing More Intentional Teaching Literacy Numeracy Social and Emotional Development Excursions Early Years Learning Framework Rupunzel and her friends. Artist age 4 Hatching egg reflections. Artists age 4

Help in the Transition to School Learning journal Portfolio Teacher interviews Sharing of information Diagram by A.W. Dunlop (in Fabian & Dunlop, 2007) based on Bronfenbrenner’s systems model. Our wish for every child is that they fulfill their potential today and every day to come. (Our philosophy, 2010)

References Educator to child ratios. (n.d.). Qualifications and educator to child ratios. Retrieved from: http://acecqa.gov.au/national-quality-framework Fabian, H., & Dunlop, A. W. (2007). Outcomes of good practice in transition processes for children entering primary school. Retrieved from: http://www.bernardvanleer.org Kindergarten and pre-primary. (2011). Parents and community. Retrieved from http://det.wa.edu.au/schoolsandyou Learning outcomes for children birth to 5 years. (2009). Belonging, being and becoming: The early years learning framework for Australia. Retrieved from: http://deewr.gov.au/earlychildhood/policy_agenda Margetts, K. (2002). The developing child in today’s world: Issues and care in education. Retrieved from: http://search.informit.com.au Our philosophy. (2010). Como Children. Retrieved from: http://comochildren.com.au