Language & English
Responding to voices, faces and names; babbling and turn-taking; songs, rhymes and picture books; first gestures and words when ready.
Age by age
What learning looks like at every stage.
Every child develops differently. These pathways show the rich experiences we offer—not a checklist or deadline for development.
Discoverers room
0–1 at a glance
A guide, not a checklist. Babies reach milestones at their own pace, and educators plan for each child individually.
Mathematics
Noticing size, quantity and pattern; finding hidden objects; anticipating familiar routines; exploring in, out, together and apart.
Science, Tech & Engineering
Exploring textures, sounds and materials with hands, mouth and eyes; moving objects; pressing buttons and discovering cause and effect.
Social & Emotional Intelligence
Building trusting relationships, being comforted by familiar educators, responding to joy and beginning to notice others’ emotions.
Healthy Bodies & Minds
Tummy time, rolling, sitting, crawling and early walking; safe sleep, responsive feeding and sensory exploration.
Creative Arts
Live singing, music and movement, shakers and drums, taste-safe painting and safe mark-making materials.
Life Skills & Independence
Holding a cup with support, self-feeding with fingers and taking part in warm care, dressing and washing routines.
Beyond the Classroom
Daily outdoor exploration, watching light and leaves, noticing birds, insects and weather, and caring for plants.
Discoverers room
1–2 at a glance
Children begin describing their world, not only experiencing it. Educators continue to plan for individual interests and development.
Language & English
Expanding vocabulary, combining words, following simple instructions, naming people and objects, and enjoying stories, songs and questions.
Mathematics
Counting in play; matching, sorting and comparing; exploring more and less, size, simple shapes, ordering and repeating patterns.
Science, Tech & Engineering
Pushing, pulling, rolling and dropping; exploring textures, nature, sinking and floating with close supervision, and cause and effect.
Social & Emotional Intelligence
Gentle co-regulation, naming simple feelings, parallel play, gentle hands, early turn-taking and respectful relationships.
Healthy Bodies & Minds
Walking, early running, climbing and balance; kicking, throwing and carrying; handwashing, cup drinking and varied nutritious foods.
Creative Arts
Crayons, chalk, paint, dough, printing, texture play, instruments, action songs and early pretend play.
Life Skills & Independence
Spooning, pouring and transferring with support; large-piece threading; wiping tables, packing away and managing shoes and hats.
Beyond the Classroom
Nature walks, watching plants grow and noticing familiar places, people and features around the service.
Explorers room
2–3 at a glance
Children work across a wide developmental range. Educators support every child and intentionally extend those who are ready.
Language & English
Longer sentences, many questions, songs and sound play; noticing familiar letters and symbols; retelling stories and exploring Korean, Mandarin and Spanish.
Mathematics
Rote counting, tagging objects, recognising very small groups, sorting by colour, shape and size, and comparing length.
Science, Tech & Engineering
Plants, magnets, ramps and colour mixing; observing, predicting and testing; exploring magnifiers, scales and timers with support.
Social & Emotional Intelligence
Naming emotions, waiting and sharing with support, early empathy, body safety and identifying trusted adults.
Healthy Bodies & Minds
Running, jumping, balancing and catching; daily yoga, breathing and relaxation; hygiene, hydration, rest and at least three hours of varied activity.
Creative Arts
Easel painting, colour mixing, clay, collage, construction, rhythm, instruments, dress-ups and dramatic play.
Life Skills & Independence
Pouring, sweeping and polishing; practising scissors, buttons and zips; setting tables, serving food and growing toileting independence.
Beyond the Classroom
Nearby places, community helpers, transport, landmarks and learning where food comes from.
Innovators room
3–4 at a glance
Preschool learning begins bridging towards Kindergarten outcomes—still playful, but increasingly purposeful.
Language & English
Sequencing familiar stories, identifying beginning sounds, recognising letters and names, early writing, blending when ready and multilingual song and games.
Mathematics
Counting and recognising numerals; addition and subtraction concepts; number bonds when ready; patterns, measurement and simple word problems.
Science, Tech & Engineering
Living and non-living things, properties of materials, forces, movement, simple machines and engineering challenges.
Social & Emotional Intelligence
Negotiating and cooperating, using calming strategies, understanding belonging and building a safety network of five trusted adults.
Healthy Bodies & Minds
Running, jumping, throwing, catching and early hopping; three hours of activity daily, SunSmart habits, hygiene and considered risk-taking.
Creative Arts
Observational drawing, sculpture, printmaking, steady beats, puppetry and role-play.
Life Skills & Independence
Preparing food, gardening, classroom responsibilities and managing hats, bags, drink bottles, scissors and tools.
Beyond the Classroom
Local walks, library visits, community visitors, environmental projects and connecting questions to real places.
Innovators room
4–5+ at a glance
Strong Kindergarten foundations, with Stage 1 extension for children who demonstrate readiness for more.
Language & English
Blending and segmenting sounds, extended phonics, simple texts and high-frequency words when ready, comprehension, NSW Foundation Style writing and multilingual learning.
Mathematics
Strong number sense, addition and subtraction, number bonds, measurement and time—plus place value, skip counting, early multiplication and fractions when ready.
Science, Tech & Engineering
Investigation and experiments across life cycles, ecosystems, materials, earth and space; recording observations, designing, building and testing.
Social & Emotional Intelligence
Persevering when learning is hard, resolving disagreements, repairing relationships, leadership, help-seeking, body safety and early online safety.
Healthy Bodies & Minds
Running, hopping, skipping, throwing and catching; daily activity and energetic play; calming strategies, hygiene, safe choices and self-directed healthy habits.
Creative Arts
Detailed planning and drawing, combining media and techniques, rhythm patterns, characters, stories and performances.
Life Skills & Independence
Managing lunchboxes, zips, buckles, laces, dressing and toileting; following multi-step instructions and caring for belongings.
Beyond the Classroom
Local excursions and projects, community experts, maps and routes, landmarks and connecting learning to people, places and environmental issues.
Aligned to EYLF V2.0
Across every room, we create play-based, meaningful experiences that support learning, development and wellbeing. Planning is individualised, and extension is offered when each child is ready.