Approaches to learning
As children move into preschool, they are able to concentrate for longer periods of time and persist towards competing tasks after encountering obstacles. This is a time for children to develop specific areas of interest. They become more confident in their ability to learn through play and explore how the world works.
Creative Art
As children move into preschool, they are able to concentrate for longer periods of time and persist towards competing tasks after encountering obstacles. This is a time for children to develop specific areas of interest. They become more confident in their ability to learn through play and explore how the world works.
Language and Literacy development
In our center children practice words and phrases in repeating patterns by listening to and singing songs. They also become aware of the rhythms of language and the patterns of poetry. These skills help them become better at understanding and producing language. Reading to your child is an important activity in supporting speech and language development. Reading regularly to your child from an early age helps build a stronger relationship, supports speech development, reading and school performance.
Logic & Reasoning
At the age of 3 or 4 years, children can reason out that they need to act; however, their actions do not adequately correlate to the task. They begin to respond immediately; acting indiscriminately to address the problem without actually analyzing the circumstances behind it. We know that the Pre-schoolers are unable to comprehend the conditions of a problem, which means that they cannot critically assess the situation. This eventually leads to trial and error, a valuable form of experience. Logical reasoning starts to take shape after these practical attempts at solving problems.It is very important to us to understand that while children can use our guidance, they do not need us to do everything for them. While giving children the freedom to think and reason, we can also help them understand what is right and wrong. Trial and error is beneficial for learning; however, it should not come at a great cost. A nudge in the right direction, even if through setting up the potential for the development of logical reasoning, can greatly benefit children in their later years.
Early Math
A wide variety of materials used in our child care and early education programs fall into the category of “manipulatives,” including different types of building bricks and toys, collections of objects for sorting, small dolls and animals, and many other types of toys.
Math is everywhere, and it’s more than just learning numbers. When children sort crayons by color, put puzzles together, build with blocks. These kinds of hands-on learning activities create a solid foundation for children to understand shapes, sizes, length, addition, and subtraction. Children who have the opportunity to learn math-related concepts in early childhood often do better in school .so our Child care providers often ask when children develop basic math skills. Children begin to learn some specific ways of thinking about mathematics in their first 6 years. Below is a brief listing of when some of these basic skills typically develop. Remember that every child is different and will learn each of these skills at a slightly different time.
Nature & Science
Science in early childhood is all about prediction, exploring, and discovering answers to questions. Children learn scientific investigation skills through hands-on exploration and play. The science center should place where children use their curiosity to manipulate and investigate objects from the world around them.
Physical Development /Health
Between the ages of 3 and 4, children are still growing quickly, and are continuing to practice their large and small motor skills. Child care providers can support preschoolers’ physical and motor development by ensuring that children eat well-balanced meals and snacks, by building in plenty of time for active play and by planning a wide variety of activities to encourage motor development. The lists below give an idea of what to look for in the physical development of preschool-age.
Social-Emotional Development
Children’s emotional well-being during their early years has a powerful effect on their social relationships. Children who are emotionally healthy are better able to establish and maintain positive relationships with adults and peers. Consider your own children or others you know and the different stages in their social-emotional development as they were growing up. Preschool-age children in our care need daily opportunities to participate in activities and routines that help them learn new social-emotional skills or practice existing skills in fun, stimulating, and supportive environments. we purposefully use strategies throughout your day to support young children’s social-emotional development. Understanding developmental is an important aspect of working with young children. Learning and understanding how preschoolers develop social-emotional skills and competence will help us foster their social-emotional learning and determine what kinds of experiences are most valuable.