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The Malaysian government’s recent announcement allowing children to enter Year 1 at the age of six has brought reassurance to some parents and new questions to many others.

While this move offers flexibility, one important question remains:

Is my child truly ready ?not just academically, but emotionally, socially, and psychologically?

As much as we support this reform but child's readiness matters.

Hence early preparation for 6 years old is crucial 

At our preschool, we believe that school readiness is more than knowing letters and numbers. It is about helping children grow into confident, independent learners who are prepared for the realities of a primary school environment.

There are few things that needs to be taken into consideration.

 Understanding the Transition to Year 1

In Malaysian public schools, a typical Year 1 classroom may include:

• Up to 30 students
   
• One teacher
   
• A fixed syllabus
   
• Structured routines and expectations from the very first day
   

For many children, especially younger six-year-olds, this transition can feel overwhelming if the right foundations are not in place beforehand.

Children are expected to:

• Follow instructions independently
   
• Sit and focus for longer periods
   
• Manage emotions and frustrations
   
• Interact confidently with peers and adults
   
• Adapt to a more structured learning environment
   

These skills don’t develop overnight. They are built gradually through the right early childhood experiences.

This is where our role comes in;

For children aged 4 to 6, our preschool serves as a bridge between home and primary school.

We support the government’s initiative by ensuring that children who are entering Year 1 at six are well-prepared not rushed.

Our focus is on nurturing:

• Confidence
   
• Emotional security
   
• Social competence
   
• Learning readiness
   

So children don’t just cope in Year 1 they thrive.

Our programme is built around;

• Emotional Readiness

• Social Readiness 

• Learning Readiness

• Small group environment

• & Supporting Parents Through the Decision 

 Because in the end readiness is not about rushing it’s about preparing well and we are here for your children.

Andrea 

Founder & Principal of Little Tiny Learners