Preschool (2-3½ years)
The Cat’s Pyjamas Preschool learning programme is fun! It is integrated
and comprehensive, with a focus on the development of children from
2 to approximately 3½ years.
At this stage in a child’s life independence has started, this will be
extended upon. Self help skills are encouraged and supported. Children
will learn about routines which will foster language skills and the ability
to concentrate will be extended.
Preschoolers love to get physical. This is an age when children learn
significantly through play and physical activity. Our programme for
preschoolers is centred around a philosophy of ‘play with purpose’.
They begin to understand that other people have feelings and rights.
Situated next to the Prep School, the Preschool offers spacious, modern facilities that are bright, open and spacious with
plenty of exciting equipment and a wealth of resources to keep busy preschoolers engrossed.
Children are able to explore, investigate and learn at their own pace in a safe, secure environment. Many and varied
activities, experiences and challenges are made available to this group, such as dressing up, painting, working with play
dough, building blocks etc
At The Cat’s Pyjamas Preschool children will begin to experience the joy of self-expression in the areas of music, arts and
crafts, learning through our senses, group time, and resource time. We also emphasize learning to share with friends and
developing self-help skills and respect for others and materials. The main subjects and activities are art, language, music
and movement; pretend play; manipulative activities such as stacking blocks, pegboards and stringing beads; which all
assist with developing the child’s decision making, planning, sharing, cooperating, sense of accomplishment and pre-math
skills; and the basic cognitive skills of cause and effect.
A separate sleep area ensures children have interrupted sleep should they need to rest.
