What Do Kids Learn in Preschool?

During preschool, children develop socially, emotionally, physically, and intellectually. Below we look at what children learn in preschool in depth, with advice for helping your child achieve learning milestones:

Social and Emotional Development

In preschool, children will learn to strengthen their social and emotional development. Children learn how to compromise, be respectful and problem solve. Preschool provides an environment for children to explore, gain a sense of self, and build self-confidence. Developing strong social and emotional skills can help child feel confident with building relationships, taking initiative to get their needs met, expressing how they feel in safe ways and asking for help when they need it.

School Readiness

Behavior management is a major part of preschool learning. Children learn patience, how to raise their hands and take turns, developing themselves as students. Their abilities to ask questions, express their feelings and convey their needs, both through spoken words and through body language are of utmost importance to their ability to succeed socially and academically.

Children also build a strong foundation in following routine, directions and waiting. Quality preschools help children find answers through exploration, experimentation, and conversation. Going to preschool also helps children learn to be away from their parent or caregiver, so they are better able to cope with stressful situations and manage negative responses.

Language and Cognitive Skills

Children’s language skills are nurtured in a “language-rich” environment. In a classroom setting, teachers expose young children to new words every day, strengthening their language skills by introducing new vocabulary in academic activities and settings. Children can achieve such skills with the kinds of interactions, instruction, and environments that promote early learning and development.

Academics

In preschool pre-math and pre-literacy skills are introduced. Children are taught numbers and letters in a way that is appealing to children at that age. Children build basic academic skills through singing an alphabet song learning rhymes and chants, or counting numbers and sequences.

Children learn best through activities they find interesting, such as songs, storytime, and imaginative play. Preschool is not about achieving academic success; it is about creating a well-round environment for children to explore and question their surroundings. 

In preschool children will gain the confidence of themselves as capable and independent learners.

Self-Confidence

In preschool, children learn they can actually do things for themselves. When preschoolers get a chance to interact with other children and learn new things, they become more confident in themselves which leads them to perform better throughout their lives academically and socially.

A Word From Little School 

A quality early childhood education provides children with cognitive, behavioral, and social skills they don't learn at home. Teachers find it easier to teach a child who possesses a strong preschool education background in language skills, listening comprehension, attention management skills, and a positive attitude toward learning.

Little School is currently looking for children aged 18 months up to 5 years. Your child can explore passions or gain new learning experience through learning basic English skills, as well as Arts & Crafts, Counting, and more. For inquiry, please visit here