For children
Develop essential language, communication and early literacy skills through joyful, engaging group learning.
South Australia | Preschool Boost
Professional learning, alongside the children.
What if your educators could learn practical speech pathology strategies while teaching children, rather than attending another separate PD session?
Children build essential language skills while educators build the confidence to support them every day.
That’s exactly what Lipsy Loo Learning’s Kick Start Language & Literacy (KSLL) program is designed to do.
Through interactive, video-modelled lessons, educators see practical strategies demonstrated by a Speech Pathologist and learn how to embed them throughout everyday preschool activities.
Preschool Boostavailable through the menu
150+early learning services across Australia
Onlinedelivery across South Australia
Professional learning happens with children in the room.
Educators see practical strategies modelled in real time, practise them alongside children, and carry them into play, books, conversations and routines. No separate theory-heavy PD session required.
KSLL in action
See what learning alongside children looks like
See how the modelled lessons are used in a preschool environment while educators learn practical ways to build vocabulary, sentences, comprehension, listening and phonological awareness.
One program, three layers of impact
Designed for children, educators and the whole service
Speech Pathologist-designed. Educator-delivered.
For educators
Learn practical speech pathology strategies by seeing them modelled, then using them in play, conversations and daily routines.
For your service
Build a shared approach with ready-to-use activities and resources, minimal preparation and ongoing implementation support.
Aligned with Preschool Boost priorities. KSLL targets foundational skills connected with AEDC Domain 3 (Language and cognitive skills) and Domain 4 (Communication skills and general knowledge), while building educator capability across everyday preschool practice.
Hear from an educator using KSLL
Practical enough to use the very next day
The ease of use is the biggest one for us. I don’t have to really remember, because it’s all there.
Early childhood educator
Watch the 67-second story to hear how modelled lessons helped this educator recognise where children were struggling, choose practical next steps and confidently take activities into everyday teaching.
Since starting the program I’ve noticed a big improvement in the children’s speaking and listening skills, and I feel much more confident supporting early literacy. Even our visiting prep teacher was impressed.
Mel, ECT · Xavier KindergartenWe have been using Kick Start Language & Literacy for 3 years now. We have consistently observed improvements in children’s vocabulary, listening skills, and engagement with early literacy activities. It has become a core part of how we prepare children for school.
Rachel F, Service Manager · Bright Buttons Little MeadowsA simple 18-week rhythm
One lesson becomes a week of language-rich learning
Flexible pacing lets your team use KSLL within the preschool program, rather than adding a separate curriculum.
WEEK 1
Learn together
Watch the first modelled lesson, pause, respond and practise together.
WEEK 2
Explore and play
Watch the second lesson and use the suggested whole-group and targeted activities.
WEEK 3
Embed and extend
Revisit the skills through play, routines and books, and share an On the Fly handout with families.
Ready to use
Everything your team needs to get started
A complete 12-month service package combining modelled lessons, practical follow-up resources and personalised implementation support.
$1,950 + GST per service
2027 Preschool Boost menu price. Includes unlimited educator access for the service, 12 months’ access, live onboarding, a check-in and ongoing email support.
2027 Preschool Boost menu price. Includes unlimited educator access for the service, 12 months’ access, live onboarding, a check-in and ongoing email support.
12interactive modelled lessons
20+educator Quick Tip videos
30+language and communication goals
6structured learning themes
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Practical follow-up resources
Whole-group and targeted activities, visual resources and printables.
Whole-group and targeted activities, visual resources and printables.
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Live Speech Pathologist onboarding
A 1.5-hour live online onboarding session, one 30-minute check-in and ongoing email support.
A 1.5-hour live online onboarding session, one 30-minute check-in and ongoing email support.
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Family connection
Ready-to-share handouts with practical strategies families can use at home.
Ready-to-share handouts with practical strategies families can use at home.
South Australian Preschool Boost
Planning with Preschool Boost?
Kick Start Language & Literacy is listed on South Australia’s Preschool Boost menu under educator upskilling.
Developed by a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist, KSLL combines structured language and literacy learning with practical, embedded professional development for educators. It is like having a Speech Pathologist walking alongside your team.
Flying Start partner services can consider KSLL as part of their Preschool Boost plans where it aligns with their identified priorities.
With online delivery, ready-to-use resources and live onboarding, the program is accessible to early childhood services across South Australia.
Educator upskillingTier 1 whole-service supportTier 2 targeted cohortsOnline statewide deliveryRegional and remote access
Free program samples
See Kick Start Language & Literacy in action
Explore examples of our modelled lessons, practical activities, teaching resources and family handouts.
Program samples
View free program samples
Explore the program outline, real activities, visual teaching resources, testimonials and a family handout—without a form or login.
Open samples ↗Printable overview2027KSLL Program Summary
A concise overview of implementation and inclusions to share with your team.
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Where science meets play
Meet Laura Green
Laura is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist with 15+ years’ experience across speech pathology, education and early childhood settings.
KSLL grew from a practical problem: too many children needed language support for a one-to-one model to reach them early enough. Laura created a way for children to receive expert, joyful language teaching while educators build their own capability in the room.
Certified Practising Speech Pathologist15+ years’ experienceClassroom-embedded approach
Preschool Boost supplier information
Lipsy Loo Learning is listed as a supplier on South Australia’s Preschool Boost menu.
Learn more about the Flying Start reforms.
Acknowledgement: We are a key partner in the Preschool Boost program, delivering supports as part of the Flying Start reforms.
Take the next step
See whether KSLL fits your preschool
Book a 15-minute demonstration to see the lessons, resources and implementation pathway, or request a quote or invoice for your service.
Common questions
Before you get started
Is KSLL available through Preschool Boost?
Yes. Kick Start Language & Literacy is listed on South Australia’s Preschool Boost menu. Flying Start partner services can consider the program as part of their Preschool Boost plans, subject to their funding priorities and approval arrangements.
Can regional and remote preschools use KSLL?
Yes. KSLL is delivered online and can be accessed by participating services across South Australia.
Do we need a Speech Pathologist on-site?
No. Educators participate in prerecorded, modelled lessons with children, supported by live online onboarding with a Speech Pathologist and practical follow-up resources.
How much time does the program take?
There are 12 modelled lessons of approximately 18–28 minutes, usually used across an 18-week rhythm. Services can adapt the pacing from 6 to 36 weeks to suit their program.
Do educators participate with the children?
Yes. That is central to the KSLL approach. Educators watch, respond and practise alongside children, then carry the strategies into everyday play, books, conversations and routines.
How does KSLL fit with screen-use policies?
The screen is used intentionally for short, interactive, educator-supported modelled lessons. Children actively talk, move, respond and practise, and the learning continues away from the screen through play, books and routines.
Does KSLL replace a Speech Pathologist?
No. KSLL is a universal, classroom-embedded language and early literacy program. It builds educator capability and supports all children, but it does not replace assessment or individual intervention for children who need it.