Parenthrive - Nurturing families, strengthening communities Why Early Childhood Education is Important?
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Early childhood education plays a major role in developing the brain of the child. When you Let the children have their space to explore creativity Instead of pushing children excessively for education, they tend to pave their own way of success by themselves, improving their skillset, personality powered by unique passions. Because of these reasons parents have started to pay more attention and time towards the early development of the child. This can be considered as a progressive development in parenting as a whole. The correct early childhood education allows the children to understand the importance of education while exploring their creativity, incorporating education as an interesting part of their lifestyles. This has been largely accepted by present academics as it could positively impact their higher education later on.

 

The period of early childhood can be divided into major parts.

Early childhood education is for children in the ages of 3 and 5. The Preschools, Pre-Kindergartens, Day-care, Nursery schools are considered as the places that provides early childhood education. All these institutions serve the same purpose. By preparing your child for early education not only improves your child’s learning abilities but also improves the bond between you and your child. Before the primary education, paying effective attention your child is a head start for your child’s future aspirations.

 

What is the objective of early childhood education? What is your understanding of it?

Early childhood education is similar to a training program you have planned for your child. These programs are organized in order to provide children with social, emotional, physical and cognitive development that can be easily acquired through the classroom. If done right the children develop a lifelong love for learning and education that can greatly benefit their higher education aspirations.

 

What are the privileges?

Childrens mins are like sponges. They have the ability to absorb large amounts of information. This is why your child needs a proper guidance at this very age.

 

  • Socializing your child

Human beings are social animals. Pre-schools opens our children an environment outside of their safe environment where they get to meet children of same age. Through these experiences of Socialization and Friendship they learn to form meaningful relationships. You can help your child overcome their timid nature and promote self-confidence.

 

  • Get them to cooperate with you

During this stage children can learn sharing, cooperation, and retreat which are essential in creating a safe social life. This could help an only child who is selfish and unwilling to share. Parents do not have to worry as the child is guided by professionals, learning to work cooperatively.

 

  • Passion for learning

When children are engaged in enjoyable and stimulating learning experiences, education transforms into a fulfilling activity they genuinely relish. This fosters a lasting enthusiasm for learning that extends throughout their lives.

 

  • Holistic Development

early childhood education helps parents to create a solid foundation, teaching and enhancing children to improve their cognitive, social, psychological and physical needs.The teachers who are guiding the children identify the weaknesses of the children and work towards improving them through practical activities. Children with special needs requires special attention from the educator. The interactivity between the child and friends plays a major role in this.

 

  • Importance of Early Childhood Education

The new environment provided for the children by preschool forms a broader perspective in them towards education. It is a proven method to show your children the vitality of education by grasping knowledge.

 

  • Respect

The environment in pre-schools teach children how to interact in social settings. They learn essential values such as respecting others, their boundaries and how to build self-respect during this period of time.

 

  • Team Work

Teamwork is based on respect for the opinions of others, with listening skills and a mindset of equality. All these qualities should be taught at a young age. Many preschool activities focus on teamwork. Early childhood education helps to improve the attitude of children to work as a team.

 

  • Adaptability

As our society and environment are changing every day, it is important to develop resilience in children as early as possible. Professional educators teach children to learn through their own experiences. Their experience gives them the correct guidance to use better success strategies for their future challenges.

 

  • Improving concentration

The pre-school tasks and activities have been arranged, requiring children to pay more attention. Their "concentrating" skills are developed by repeating the same activities and routine.  Later children will study even the same thing over and over again in order to face the exams well.

 

  • Patience

In an adult's life, patience is often tested, and it is imperative to train children to handle such situations in the future. Experiences like sharing and observing teacher´s behaviour help children develop patience.

 

  • Confidence and self-esteem

Well-being is important for a person to explore his/her potential. It has now been found that early childhood education aids in developing positive relationships with peers and teachers and having a positive attitude towards oneself.

 

In addition to these facts, there are many other things. But basically, these things are important for social welfare. Therefore, it is extremely important to give your child the right pre-childhood education.