Playgroup - Udgam School for Children

1. The place where love for learning is developed for a life time Early Childhood Education are irrefutable

2. Things we know and don’t know about Playgroup

3. Scenario WithoutPlaygroup Isolated families- less support and advice from extended family Kids run around and not much activities to do at home – ‘no purposeful play’ For new parents – no place to share concerns, ideas and experiences Cannot watch the child’s development in different setting Child miss out the transition phase to enter kindergarten and beyond

4. Scenario WithPlaygroup ration of days, events and festivals Colourful environment helps in development of inquisitive young minds Comes prepared to learn in Nursery Becomes part of Celebration of days, events and festivals Colourful environment helps in development of inquisitive young minds Comes prepared to learn in Nursery

5. Things we know

6. Develops food habits Use big adventure toys From Childs’ Perspective Encourage to learn, create and play Rich Learning Environment Play Group is good for Children Cope with new situation and adapt to change Vary from formally-Structured to casual social occasion Wider variety of play equipment

7. Develop a support network From Parent’s Perspective Facilitator provide advice and information on parenting issues Time to do household work & have ‘me time’ Play Group is good for Parents know techniques based around play, communication skills & behavior management Break from the isolation of being at home

8. Salient features of Playgroup Enable children to learn and develop the following: Sharing with others Teamwork Co- ordination skills Waiting in turn Social skills Language skills

9. Some of the Activities of Playgroup Drawing Music Sing Rhymes Constructive Toys Shape Colour Story time Language learning Reading Dancing Arts/Craft Physical Activity Jigsaws Counting

10. Things we don’t know

11. Research supports Playgroup Program Children are able to stimulate and use all their senses and the educational value is tremendous 80 % of brain development occurs before age 5 Profoundly affects a Child’s intelligence and academic achievement Will help to recognize and understand more words and use a broader vocabulary in later preschool

12. Research supports Playgroup (Contd.) Children have different developmental needs at the early stages of childhood The influence of early learning is so important Improves aspiration, motivation, socialization and self-esteem Have long-lasting beneficial effects on cognitive, emotional, and language developments

13. Having the child attend the same preschool throughout allows…. Develops relationship with the adults-children in familiar environment Demonstrates less aggressive behaviour, fosters confidence and competency in social setting Likely to participate in learning opportunities Develops child school readiness skills Long-lasting partnership: Parents-Educators

14. Admission Open for Playgroup 2014-15 For more information please visit: Strive to make the transition from home to school a smooth journey for your child !!