What Does ‘School Readiness’ Really Mean?
At Fame Preschool, we believe school readiness isn’t just about knowing letters or numbers - it’s about building the foundations for learning itself.
We focus on developing learning dispositions - the attitudes, habits, and ways of thinking that help children approach new experiences with curiosity, confidence, and resilience.
These dispositions come from a mix of relationships, play, and experiences that help children say, “I can try. I can think. I can learn.”
What Are Learning Dispositions?
As teachers we nurture early skills that prepare the brain and body for later literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving.
Some key dispositions include:
Curiosity - wanting to explore and find out more
Perseverance - trying again when things are tricky
Confidence - believing “I can do it!”
Independence - managing belongings, routines, and emotions
Cooperation - learning and playing with others
Creativity - thinking flexibly and imaginatively
These form the heart of lifelong learning.
How We Support Readiness at Fame Preschool
At Fame Preschool, our programme combines creative arts, sensory play, movement, and early literacy and maths games.
This helps develop both the brain pathways and emotional readiness children need for success at school.
Here’s how:
Language & Listening Games
Sound awareness activities, we play with rhythm, rhyme, and listening skills long before formal reading begins.
Clapping syllables
“Sound detectives” - finding objects starting with the same sound
Singing and rhyme games
These strengthen the auditory skills that lead to confident readers later on.
Fine & Gross Motor Play
Before children can hold a pencil, they need strong shoulders, hands, and coordination.
Through painting, dancing, clay, climbing, and threading, we build motor control naturally - making writing easier when the time comes.
Emotional Readiness
Confidence to try, fail, and try again comes from feeling safe and supported.
Our teachers model emotional regulation, helping children name and manage feelings. This sets the stage for calm, focused learning.
Imaginative & Cooperative Play
Pretend play builds planning, communication, and empathy - key for school life. Children learn to share ideas, listen, and negotiate roles - all early forms of teamwork and problem-solving.
How Parents Can Support Learning Readiness at Home
You don’t need flashcards or worksheets - just connection, play, and conversation.
Here are some simple ideas:
Talk and listen: Ask open questions (“What do you think will happen next?”).
Play sound and movement games: Simon Says, clapping patterns, rhymes.
Build independence: Encourage dressing, packing bags, washing hands.
Share stories: Reading daily builds attention, imagination, and memory.
Encourage curiosity: Wonder together - “Why do clouds move?”
Small, everyday interactions create confident learners ready to take on new challenges.
A Final Thought
School readiness is less about “getting ahead” and more about growing a love of learning.
At Fame Preschool, we help children develop the curiosity, confidence, and self-belief to thrive — not just at school, but in life.