UKG at Kidora

4.5 – 5.5 yrs

UKG

Ready for big school, still full of play

About the program

A day here feels like…

A confident year of reading, writing and school-readiness — with lots of laughter, projects and friendship in between.

Age range4.5 – 5.5 yrs
Class sizeUp to 20 children
Teacher ratio1 teacher : 12 children
SessionHalf-day rhythm

Exact timings shared during your school visit.

What they'll learn

Little wins, every week

Independent reading

Simple books, comprehension and re-telling stories.

Sentence writing

Short sentences, spacing, capitals and full stops.

Numbers to 100

Place value, addition, subtraction and patterns.

Project work

Small research tasks, presenting to the class.

Focus & stamina

Longer activity blocks that prepare for grade 1.

Self-management

Bags, water bottles, tidy-up and time on task.

A sample day

Our daily rhythm

A gentle flow of arrival, learning, snack, outdoor play and wind-down.

  • 1
    Arrival
    Morning task

    A quiet warm-up puzzle or writing prompt at the desk.

  • 2
    Circle
    Assembly circle

    News, weather, class jobs and the day's plan.

  • 3
    Learn
    Literacy block

    Guided reading, phonics review and writing.

  • 4
    Snack
    Snack break

    A short refuel with friends.

  • 5
    Learn
    Numeracy & project

    Maths concept + the week's project task.

  • 6
    Outdoor
    Play garden

    Team games, sports basics and free play.

  • 7
    Wind-down
    Reflection & story

    Sharing circle, story, and a proud goodbye.

Weekly themes

Ideas we explore together

My community

Jobs, helpers and how we contribute.

Earth & care

Water, plants, recycling and being kind to nature.

Cultures around us

Languages, food, music and celebrations.

Big ideas

Change, growth, journeys — noticed in stories and life.

A peek inside

Moments from UKG

UKG moment
UKG moment
UKG moment

Ready to visit?

Come see UKG in action

Meet our teachers, walk through the classrooms, and get a feel for a real day at Kidora. Send a quick note and we'll set up your school visit on WhatsApp.