Kinder Age Program
Ages 5 years - 6 years
A confident step toward Grade 1, right here on Cook Street
Fueling Brains Victoria’s Kinder Age Program is based on each child’s stage of development, not simply their age. Children continue with our 3-in-1 curriculum and engage in additional learning experiences, with 1000 hours of programming versus the 500 hours offered by other public school Kinder programs a smooth, brain-development-focused transition to Grade 1.
Why It Matters
What we teach in our Cook Street Kinder Age Program
Leadership
At Fueling Brains, we celebrate all that Kinder Age children have achieved already in their educational journey. We recognize them as leaders, and we view them as mighty learners with powerful perspectives and abilities to shape the world around them. Our goal is to create leadership experiences with younger students at our Cook Street campus.
Working with citizens to co-construct the future
The influence of Kinder Age children in the classroom environment cannot be understated. Children in our Kinder Age Program work closely with teachers to help determine their own learning projects, field trips, and special guest presentations.
Learning assessments for individualized learning
We evaluate students’ performance and development 5 times throughout the year. Your child’s progress will be shared with you semi-annually at our Parent-Teacher Interviews (PTIs), where you’ll collaboratively review your child’s report card and progress. Checklists are sent in between the official report card periods so you can engage in your child’s learning at home.
"Kinder Age children aren't just preparing for Grade 1 — they're already leaders in our classrooms today."
The Fueling Brains Difference
What your child will learn
Creativity
Creative expression
Music, art, dramatic play, and creative movement give every child room to express themselves and discover what excites them.
Science
Science concepts
Exploration, experiments, and a wide variety and availability of materials help children discover scientific principles for themselves.
Literacy
Early literacy skills
Children build an extensive vocabulary through pictures, stories, and small group sessions that develop reading and communication skills.
Numeracy
Early numeracy skills
Concrete materials are used to measure height, length, weight, volume, and time, building number sense ahead of Grade 1.
Social
Social development
Building relationships with adults and peers, cultural diversity, social responsibility, cooperative play, and positive problem-solving strategies are woven into everyday classroom life.
Thinking
Creative & critical thinking
Open-ended challenges and guided discovery build the problem-solving skills children will rely on through Grade 1 and beyond.
Curriculum
End goals for the Kinder Age Program
- To become independent
- To develop concentration
- To increase motor skills and coordination
- To adapt to the environment and be creative in it
- To cultivate social awareness
Looking to explore our campus before making a decision?
You can either schedule an appointment with us or book a tour of our Cook Street campus. Simply click below to choose the option that works best for you.