Young children are curious and perceptive. Their brains are developing at an incredible pace. The early childhood years are the perfect time to expose them to constructive habits, enriching activities, fun learning tools, and nurturing adults. A preschool is a perfect place for a child to gain these valuable experiences. This blog explores the benefits of giving a child the gift of great preschool education.
Benefits of a preschool / early childhood education
- Children are safely in the hands of professionals
Preschool educators, assisting staff and centre heads are professionals who step into the field after undergoing years of relevant training, certifications, and experience. They are highly equipped to handle the needs of preschool children. They are well versed in working collaboratively with parents, to help children as per their unique personalities.
- Socialisation
Preschool lets young children get together with peers of their age group, as well as caring adults. Helping children socialise in a safe and supervised way will lay a strong foundation for good social skills and interpersonal interactions as they grow. They will learn to be courageous in social situations and overcome inhibitions that hold them back from interacting with others. - Foundation for higher classes and life
Children need to be given adequate attention during their early years. Their emotional, physical and social needs need to be attended to. Their struggles must be noticed and addressed in a constructive manner. A good preschool, in cooperation with the parent, can fulfil all these needs and prime them for success in their higher classes and even life beyond school. - Better attention spans
It is natural for pre-schoolers to have attention spans that are shorter than older children. However, a secure environment, engaging activities, tasks that incite curiosity, and fostering a sense of achievement (all of which trained preschool teachers are able to do) can slowly, but steadily improve the attention span of a child. Children will also be able to improve their ability to listen and follow through with instructions. - Develop a thirst for learning
Preschools can create an environment where children follow their curiosity by giving them countless opportunities to learn and discover. Preschools that follow a play-based learning approach stimulate their imaginations and make learning fun for children. They can introduce them to the outside world and nature in a very safe way, encouraging them to interact with their surroundings and ask questions. - Support for working parents
Preschools give parents a way to provide consistent routine and a good environment for their children, while parents fulfil the demands of work or caring for other family members.