In Prep, we use the PreLit program as the foundation of our literacy learning. This program supports the development of early literacy skills in preschool-aged students, with a strong focus on phonological awareness and oral language through structured storybook reading.
This term, students have explored a range of engaging texts, including Dear Zoo, Aaargh Spider, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Found You Little Wombat, Giraffes Can’t Dance and Noni the Pony.
Developing pre-writing skills is an important focus at this stage. One way we support this is through painting representational pictures, allowing students to express their ideas visually. Students have particularly enjoyed retelling their favourite scenes from these stories and describing their artwork, strengthening both their oral language and early literacy skills.
Mrs Erin Johnson
Junior School Teacher - Prep Red/Blue - Prep Year Leader