Reggio Emilia Curriculum - What is the importance of preschool?

1. What is the importance of preschool to a toddler? Children gain a lot from going to preschool because they become exposed to numbers, letters, and shapes there. But, more importantly, they develop social and emotional skills and learn how to get along with other children, to share and to contribute. Preschool provides a foundation for learning both socially and academically that will help your child succeed in elementary school. There is more and more scientific research that clearly indicates the existence of a sensitive period in the development of the brain in the early stages of human life, which determines the optimal development of the cerebral cortex. To dive into the real magic of kindergarten and playschools, let’s consider a few key points. 1.Children learn to take decisions Children in a play school have a plethora of choices to make. A child who was wandering now has an activity of interest to work on. Teachers are always there to help a child in suggesting which thing might tingle his senses. 2. It helps in preparing children for the next phase of education As kindergarten becomes more academic, many parents look to preschool to launch their child on the path to success in school. At the same time, parents may worry that the current trend to focus on pre-math and pre-literacy skills in preschool cuts into important play time and pushes a child to grow up too fast. It’s a confusing issue, especially with friends and family offering different opinions and advice. Fortunately, in selecting a preschool, parents aren’t forced to choose between protecting a child’s play time and making sure she’s ready for kindergarten. A high-quality early childhood education program will offer children both. 3. Preschool will help in developing socially and emotionally. In preschool, your children will learn how to compromise, be respectful towards others, and solve problems. Preschool will provide a place where your child will gain a sense of self, explore, play with their peers, and build confidence. Kids in preschool usually discover that they are capable and that they can do things for themselves instead of always asking mommy to step in. They will learn wonders – from small tasks like pouring their own juice and helping set snack tables, to tackling bigger issues like making decisions on how to spend their free time. 4. It also nurtures a child’s curiosity

2. Imagination fuels the learning and Preschool-age children have active imaginations and learn through make-believe play. Teachers are the one to understand this completely, so they observe, ask questions and listen to children’s ideas during these activities —“correct” answers are not the goal. To nurture their curiosity and motivation to learn, teachers use children’s interests and ideas to create activities. And even a simple, chance event – such as a child’s discovery of a snail in the outdoor play area — can be turned into an exciting opportunity to learn. 5. It helps to build motor skills Physical coordination improves, allowing the child to explore her environment — and to challenge herself-in new ways. Young children are in motion for a good part of the day. High-quality preschool programs provide several opportunities daily for children to run, climb, and play active games. Activities are offered to help children develop fine motor skills, such as threading beads or cutting with scissors. And children are challenged through a variety of activities to build their hand-eye coordination and balance. 6. Children learn to take care of themselves and of others A sense of competence grows as a child learns to help others and take care of himself. Teachers encourage a child to help in the real work like helping in setting up the table or helping others do the work. Teachers also let the child become a source of help for others. For eg. a teacher might ask a child well in some work to help others who are still learning. More on Preschools in Manhattan Beach can be found here https://www.growinggardenpreschool.com/ More on 2 Year Old-Schedule at Manhattan Beach can be found here. https://www.growinggardenpreschool.com/classes/classes-2-year-old-class/ #hermosabeachpreschool, #manhattanbeachpreschool, #redondobeachpreschool, #reggioemiliacurriculum, #preschoolsinmanhattanbeach, #growinggardenpreschool, #northtorrancepreschool, #elsegundopreschool