School Readiness Program
Giving Your Child the Confidence and Capability to Thrive at Big School
What Does “School Ready” Really Mean?
At Montessori Milestones, school readiness isn’t just about knowing letters and numbers. It’s about developing the whole child — cognitively, emotionally, socially, and physically — so they can step into school with confidence and curiosity.
Our School Readiness Program is powered by the Montessori Method, blending academic structure with real-world independence. It prepares children not just for Kindergarten — but for life.
A Research-Backed Approach to Readiness
Montessori Milestones draws on the globally recognised Montessori philosophy — now acknowledged as the most heavily researched alternative education system in the world (Guerrero et al., 2024). Leading researchers like Dr. Angeline S. Lillard have shown that when implemented well, Montessori education results in stronger outcomes in:
- Literacy & Numeracy
- Executive functioning
- Emotional well-being
- Social collaboration
What Our Program Includes
✔️ Early Literacy & Numeracy Foundations
Using Montessori materials, children engage in sound-letter matching, pre-writing, counting, sequencing and pattern work — all at their own pace.
✔️ Practical Life Skills
From packing bags to preparing food, children build independence, responsibility and confidence in daily routines.
✔️ Emotional & Social Readiness
Our program embeds emotional coaching, respectful peer interactions, and guided group experiences to develop empathy, resilience and turn-taking.
✔️ Fine & Gross Motor Development
We prepare little hands for pencil grip and writing through real-world tasks, while also strengthening the body through movement, balance and coordination activities.
✔️ Routine & Transition Practice
Structured group times, storytelling, and “mini school days” gently prepare children for what to expect at Kindergarten — reducing anxiety and setting them up for success.
How it's Different
- Aligned with both the EYLF and Montessori curriculum
- Guided by educators who specialise in pre-school age development
- Rooted in evidence, not worksheets
- Balanced with play, exploration and emotional support
Let’s Build a Strong Start, Together
If you’re thinking about “getting school ready,” we invite you to see how Montessori Milestones makes that journey joyful, personalised and powerful.