It is difficult to send your child to school for the first time, especially when he is only 3 or 4 years old. However, if you provide your child with a quality preschool education, it will set them up for greater success in every area of life.
In preschool, children build a solid foundation in social, pre-academic and general life skills that will help them in and out of school. Research shows that children who complete preschool have better academic readiness, lower incarceration rates, and higher earnings.
1.TEACHES CHILDREN TO LEARN
Young children learn by playing. If a child’s first exposure to classroom learning is in an overly academic setting, they may not develop a strong sense of curiosity and will be excluded from school.
Preschool provides opportunities for children to learn in ways that interest them, creating a positive relationship with learning. The best preschool helps children develop a desire to learn that they will carry with them throughout their school years.
2. HELPS DEVELOP SOCIAL SKILLS.
In preschool, children spend more time with other children and adults outside their families. The environment provides plenty of opportunities to learn how to make friends, collaborate, listen and build basic conversational skills.
3. HELPS DEVELOP SELF-REGULATION SKILLS.
As children play and engage in activities with their peers, small conflicts almost inevitably occur that bring frustration, anger, and other emotional challenges. These conflicts provide opportunities for a “teachable moment.”
Teachers can encourage children to notice how their behavior affects others and practice interpersonal problem-solving skills. Preschool graduates leave the classroom with emotional skills that will last a lifetime.
4. BOOSTS PRE-LITERACY SKILLS.
In preschool, teachers offer a variety of games and activities that help children build pre-literacy skills. Children sing alphabet songs, learn nursery rhymes that help them distinguish between sounds, listen to stories read and play with magnetic alphabet letters.
In addition to learning these basics, children often develop a sense of excitement and motivation to learn more. Preschool Preschool education takes place during activities that are inherently interesting to children, which builds positive associations with reading.
5. TEACHES CHILDREN TO TAKE CARE OF EACH OTHER.
In addition to caring for themselves, preschoolers learn how to care for others. Teachers encourage children to help each other learn skills in which they are more competent and see themselves as a resource for other children.
Preschoolers may also be given the opportunity to help in the classroom. Teachers can ask them to set the table at snack time, adjust the calendar, or help set up an activity, for example.
Blooming Lotus Play School provides a high-quality preschool and early learning center for children aged 2-5. Our students learn through imaginative and cooperative play, including outdoor activities, art projects, and hands-on science projects. Social skills and independence are stressed throughout the day.