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Experiences Appropriate For The Preschool Years
When children are ready to learn social skills it is a good idea to have them attend a local preschool. This gives the most benefit as they mix and mingle with other children and adults alike. Teachers encourage them to play with each other or individually because play is how young children learn.
Although some children may benefit from watching a graphic LCD, most prefer to get involved in physical activities. Hands on learning experiences keep children engaged and developing at their own pace. Cognitive development in particular flourishes with communication and connection with others.
A stimulating activity that can be used to expand a child’s listening skills is the practice of music. Playing along to the dreadnought acoustic guitar with drums, tambourines, toy pianos and singing along with teacher, is a wonderful learning experience for the tiny tots. Anything that makes a sound can be used as a musical instrument for them to clash together or beat like a drum. To help them understand to respect instruments, adults need to demonstrate how to treat them. And remind the children with simple verbal instruction when they behave in a manner that is inappropriate.
Simply having the children involved at their own level of capability is enough to put a smile on their faces and make them feel like they are part of the group. Singing is an easy activity to arrange and can be done daily. A sing-a-long to a favorite children’s CD or modern music from an apt radio program will keep them happy and still learning. This type of activity offers development of cognition, physical pitch and hearing, social and large motor if dance and movement is involved.
Games children enjoy during these years are simple activities that do not involve many rules. Learning to catch a ball or kick it takes practice and the child appreciates the patient adult who understands their stage of development. As they are ambidextrous until at least the kindergarten age, learning to take part in games and experiences should involve using both hands or legs separately. The child will make that decision for themselves when the time comes.
Cut and paste, the old fashioned way without a computer, is an old favorite that has a variety of benefits for the child. Developing fine motor skills, expressing a sense of self, individuality and creative expression all happen at the arts and crafts table. To keep a set of scrapbooking tools on hand is a clever way for adults to get children engaged in play. Pre-cut magazine pictures, glue, a pair of children’s scissors, scraps of material and practically anything from the home can be a source of intelligent child’s play.
Assistance may be given to help the child if they are becoming frustrated but all attempts made by the child should be verbally praised. Sooner or later they will be able to do it for themselves, whatever they are trying to do. A child will grow and learn from every experience they have.
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