🌟 PLAY-BASED ACTIVITY SET FOR SCHOOL READINESS
(Includes a Bonus School Readiness Activity Book for Children)
Support your kindergarten children as they take the next big step on their learning journey with our
Transition to School Activity Pack — a comprehensive, play-based resource designed especially for educators working with children aged 3–5 years.
We understand that true school readiness is about more than writing names or tracing letters — it’s about developing confidence, independence, self-help skills, and strong, respectful relationships. This pack helps educators embed transition experiences naturally within their everyday curriculum, making school preparation a joyful and meaningful part of play.
Play-based learning is at the heart of this resource. Through hands-on, engaging activities, children build resilience, communication, problem-solving and emotional awareness — all while having fun. Whether used at the start or end of the year, the pack ensures every child feels confident, capable, and excited for school.
🎒 What’s Inside the Transition to School Activity Pack
A beautifully curated set of activities that can be introduced throughout the year, supporting children to develop everyday school skills through real-life play:
Getting Ready for School
Starting School Storytime • Schoolyard Explorers • Community Helpers Gallery • Nature’s Alphabet Hunt • Exploring Emotions Through Art • Building FriendshipsDaily Routines & Independence
Ready, Set, Learn (Morning Routine) • Lunchtime Readiness Adventure • Daily School Helpers • Emotion Charades • Count and Sort (School Supplies) • Alphabet Adventure • Shape Scavenger Hunt • Lunchtime ChoicesFriendship & Connection
Friendship Tree • Helpful Friends Puzzle • My School Day Adventure • Musical Statues • Storytime Yoga • School Bag Packing Challenge • Listening Walk • Morning Fun Race • End-of-Day Reflection CircleConfidence & Belonging
First-Day Expectations Collage • What’s in My School Bag? • Wake-Up and Stretch • Daily Highlights Journal • Morning Circle Time • Reflect and Share • Lunchtime Adventures • Friendship CollageSocial & Emotional Learning
Helping Hands • Goodbye, School • Bag Buddies • Sharing Circle • Belongings Sorting • Belongings Reminder • Self-Serve Snack Station • Line Leader AdventuresHealth, Safety & Wellbeing
Healthy Lunchbox Creations • Peaceful Puzzle Solving • Lunchtime Helpers • Teacher Treasure Hunt • Bus Safety Adventure • Backpack Essentials Scavenger Hunt • Playground Adventure Map • Bus Stop Adventure • Safety Zone Exploration • Storyteller’s Chair • Safe School Adventures • Drop-Off & Pick-Up Safety • Lollypop Person CrossingEach experience supports independence, cooperation, and confidence — preparing children for the rhythms and routines of school life.
📘 Bonus for Children Preparing for School
Each pack includes a Free School Readiness Activity Booklet — a hands-on printable designed for children to explore at home or in care.
This booklet strengthens fine motor, literacy, numeracy and emotional skills through fun, developmentally appropriate activities aligned to the EYLF developmental milestones.
Activities include:
Alphabet Tracing • Emotion Matching • Opposites Match • Number Tracing & Counting • Fine Motor Cutting Skills • Positional Language • Shape & Colour Recognition • Early Literacy Tasks • I Can Statements (Social Reflection) • School Readiness Checklist • Certificate of CompletionCustomisable Fonts: Choose from popular Australian handwriting styles including QLD Beginners Font, NSW Foundation Font and more.
🎉 Celebrate success! Each booklet features a certificate of completion to acknowledge each child’s effort and growing confidence.
🧠 Aligned with the EYLF, QKLG & VEYLDF
Every experience in the Transition to School Activity Pack is linked to learning outcomes within:
Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF V2.0)
Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline (QKLG)
Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF)
Each activity includes an analysis of learning, supporting educators in planning intentional teaching moments and documenting meaningful progress.
🌿 Linked to the National Quality Standard (NQS)
This resource supports:
Quality Area 2: Children’s Health and Safety
Quality Area 5: Relationships with Children
By embedding transition activities into daily play, educators promote children’s wellbeing, belonging, and self-confidence while building respectful, supportive relationships.
💛 A Must-Have for Every Kindergarten Program
With its focus on school readiness, safety, and independence, this pack equips every child with the skills and mindset they need to thrive in the school environment.
The Transition to School Activity Pack is a complete, play-based resource that turns everyday learning into meaningful preparation for life beyond kindergarten — making transition time a calm, confident and joyful experience for all.




















