Starting preschool or school is an exciting and important milestone for both children and families. At Sydney Kids Hand Therapy & Occupational Therapy Centre, we are dedicated to making this transition as smooth and successful as possible. Our Preschool and School-Readiness Programs are thoughtfully designed to help children develop the key skills they need to feel confident, capable, and ready to thrive in an educational environment.

What Our School-Readiness Programs Include

Our comprehensive programs focus on building foundational skills that will support your child’s growth in the classroom and beyond. Through individualised, engaging activities, we prepare children for a successful start to their educational journey. Key areas we target include:

Fine Motor Skills for Classroom Tasks: Strengthening fine motor abilities, such as using pencils, scissors, and other classroom tools with precision and control.

Social Skills for Classroom Interaction: Building essential skills in cooperation, sharing, and communication to foster positive interactions with teachers and peers.

Emotional Regulation and Focus: Helping children develop emotional resilience and the ability to stay focused, which are vital for adapting to the routines and structure of a school environment.

School-Readiness Interventions

Our paediatric occupational therapists create school-readiness programs tailored to your child’s strengths and areas of growth. We use play-based, skill-focused activities that make learning fun while building essential skills for success in school. These activities include:

Pre-Writing and Pre-Reading Activities: Introducing early literacy concepts to help children feel confident as they begin their journey into reading and writing.

Coordination and Motor Skills Development: Engaging hands-on activities designed to improve coordination and motor planning—preparing your child for activities in a school setting.

Independence in Daily Tasks: Teaching self-help skills such as dressing, packing a bag, and managing personal belongings to promote independence in a school environment.