Learning Buds is more than a classroom- it’s a vibrant, supportive space where children discover, create and shine.
Come experience exciting, meaningful learning and those proud “I did it!” moments.
Your child’s early learning adventure starts here!
Toddler Program
Our 60-minute parent and child sessions are created for you and your toddler to share together- filled with laughter, discovery and those little proud moments that make your heart swell. We gently introduce early literacy and numeracy while nurturing your child’s growing language skills in a warm, supportive space where curiosity feels safe and learning feels joyful.
Every session blends songs, rhymes, stories, craft, movement and sensory play, carefully designed to captivate little imaginations and build strong neural pathways through meaningful repetition and play based experiences. You’ll watch their confidence grow week by week, often in ways that surprise you 🌱✨
What makes this program truly special is that it supports you just as much as your child. As a parent or caregiver, you’ll be guided through every activity with clear modelling, practical explanations and a genuine understanding of why each play moment matters. You’re not just watching, you’re learning alongside them, feeling more confident each week in supporting their development at home.
Each session includes:
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songs & rhymes
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shared stories
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creative craft activities
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fine motor tasks
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oral language development
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sensory play
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movement and gross motor play
Every activity has a specific learning focus, so your toddler can explore new ideas and develop foundational skills in ways that match their age, stage and natural desire to play.
Each week, we introduce a new letter and its sound, taught in an explicit, gentle and memorable way. We also weave early numeracy naturally into play- including counting, number recognition, patterns and shapes, so learning feels seamless, not structured.
Your child will receive:
• a personally named learning journal + satchel to collect their work
• custom name plates to support early name recognition and writing
• weekly learning resources and simple home activities to continue the momentum between sessions
This program is more than skill building, it’s about connection, confidence and the spark that starts a lifelong love of learning. We lay strong groundwork for future literacy and numeracy success, while celebrating creativity, nurturing independence, and supporting you in feeling empowered every step of the way 💛
Preschool Program
We understand that the thought of starting school can bring up a mix of emotions- excitement, pride… and sometimes a little worry too. You want your child to walk into their classroom feeling capable, calm, and confident.
Our Preschool program is designed to do just that, easing uncertainty by giving them a structured, supportive, and joyful learning experience that genuinely prepares them for school, without taking away the magic of childhood.
Each week, your child is encouraged to explore, try, experiment and make their own learning breakthroughs, celebrating those big “I did it!” moments that help them believe in themselves. You’ll see them grow into someone who listens more closely, approaches tasks more independently, and carries themselves more proudly than before.
Our program intentionally develops six key areas of early learning, giving your child the tools they need to step into school ready- socially, emotionally and academically:
Our key learning areas:
Pre-Reading Skills recognising letters and sounds, rhyming, understanding how books and print work, and building a strong vocabulary
Pre-Writing Skills developing hand strength, pencil control, correct pencil grip, and confident letter formation using Victorian Cursive Script
Early Numeracy exploring numbers, shapes, patterns, and spatial awareness through play-based learning
Language Development expanding vocabulary, comprehension, listening, and the confidence to express ideas clearly
Thinking Skills strengthening concentration, problem-solving, memory, following directions, and task confidence
Social & Emotional Growth building persistence, independence, organisation, self-belief and the ability to navigate peer learning environments
What your child will receive on their learning journey:
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A personally named learning journal and satchel to collect their weekly work and celebrate progress
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Custom name plates to support recognising, reading, and correctly writing their name
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Access to Little Learners Love Literacy decodable readers, supporting early reading success
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Heart words, i.e. "sight words" that cannot be decoded at this stage and therefore need to be learnt by "heart".
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A full page outline with simple, playful ideas to continue learning momentum at home
Milo the monkey
Learning happens best when little learners feel excited. Our literacy sessions include Milo the Monkey and his loveable letter friends from the evidence-based Little Learners Love Literacy program. Each week, your child meets a new character (like Sally the Snake 🐍 or Ally the Alligator 🐊) who introduces their letter and sound in a fun, memorable way.
You’ll likely find yourself smiling as your child comes home bursting to tell you which new friend Milo invited! These joyful characters make early reading, writing and spelling feel engaging, personal and confident — not pressured.
To learn more about the program, visit Learning Logic.
Rainbow writing
One of the most loved activities in our Preschool program is Rainbow Writing, the perfect blend of fun and skill building.
Using coloured pencils, children trace over the letter of the day to create a vibrant rainbow effect, reinforcing correct letter formation, shape and starting position through engaging repetition.
We also support strong early handwriting habits with specialised pencil grips, helping your child build finger strength, stability and correct pencil grip- early practise that makes a difference once school begins.
This activity strengthens fine motor control, builds confidence and feels like art and play, all while their brains are soaking it in.
Super Spelling
Once your child learns their first 8 letter sounds, something magical happens. They begin to use sounds to build, spell, and read real words. This is the moment parents never forget, the spark when everything clicks and confidence takes off.
In our Super Spelling sessions, children learn to:
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Segment words into sounds (breaking them apart)
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Blend sounds together (building them back into words)
These are essential early reading skills, taught through hands-on, achievable and exciting activities, so spelling feels like a superpower. Super Spelling turns emerging literacy into a confident skillset, giving your child the tools and self belief to become a proud, enthusiastic early reader.
Keeping You in the Loop
While parents do not need to attend preschool sessions, your involvement matters. You will receive weekly learning overviews, activity notes and practical home ideas, so you feel informed, supported and confident in extending learning beyond the classroom- without needing to be present during class.
At Learning Buds, our greatest aim is to motivate your child to try, encourage them to believe in themselves and support them in reaching their personal best, while growing a lifelong love of learning, confidence and creativity that continues long after the preschool program ends.
