Study after study has shown that children who have been in a preschool programme are better prepared for primary school than those that weren’t. So it makes sense to ensure your child has the best opportunities by building a firm foundation from the start. And it’s not just academic study – the benefits of childcare extend way beyond intellectual growth (as important as this is).
Imagine you’ve got a young family and you live in Heritage Park. You want the best for your kids (current and planned, now and into the future) and are researching which of the childcare centres will be a good match providing the care, stimulation and value sets that are important to you. Let’s take a look at four of the important ways childcare and PipTree Early Learning prepares kids for primary school. It will help you make the right choice when the time comes.
Structure:
Childcare is a terrific way for children to learn in an organised environment. It does so in ways that simply can’t be achieved at home, and it helps them understand structure before the rigours of primary school forces it on them every day. Here they learn to take turns, how to share, follow instructions and raise their hand when they want to ask a question. The sooner children learn the importance of these behaviours, the more confidence they’ll have once they arrive at primary school.
Social Development:
The importance of social and emotional development can’t be stressed enough. Children need to be imaginative and know how to socialise, it’s what fosters creativity and produces well-rounded people. In childcare, kids have the opportunity to learn how to interact and engage with others on a daily basis. As they play and learn they gain a sense of self, what they can (and can’t) do, and where the borders are. This all helps enormously when starting school, often with a new set of classmates.
Trust and Relationships:
Kids need to build relationships with other children, with their teachers, family and friends. Childcare helps improve confidence and trust which is a key to relationship building, especially for those who lack these qualities or experience separation anxiety. Here children (and parents) find an opportunity to lay a solid foundation before they reach the formal environment of primary school.
Self Determination:
There’s no greater skill childcare can teach your child than how to look after themselves and those around them. Once a child starts at primary school, they’re expected to know the basics to some extent: personal hygiene, caring for personal belongings, respect for fellow students and for their teacher. Good childcare ensures there are plenty of opportunities for learning self-determination, from washing hands to saying thank you.
Benefits :
Childcare improves your child’s emotional wellbeing, their physical health, capacity, and independence, and provides engaged educational experiences. All of these add up to a happy child who’ll be ready and willing to face the exciting challenges of primary school.
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