This is a collaborative post: Nursery is a saving grace for parents who need the break and flexibility to get back to work. It’s also a great place for children to meet others their age and develop social skills. They will have the opportunity to play with other children, learn about concepts such as sharing, and develop their emotional intelligence. As a result, they will have greater confidence and somewhat of an understanding of how to handle social situations. To learn more about the skills you can expect your child to develop at nursery, below are some points shared by a day nursery in Worthing.
Showing Others Respect
Children learn about equality, respect, and fairness through their teachers and that they must treat others as they would like to be treated.
Strengthens Brain and Improves Understanding of the World
In the early years foundation stage, or EYFS as its abbreviated to, children build an awareness of the world around them using their senses. Sensory play as it’s called, strengthens pathways in the brain and aids its development.
Builds Vocabulary
They also build their vocabulary by learning how to describe various sensory inputs, such as rough and wet surfaces.
Communication Skills
That brings us to their communication skills. As well as learning new words, children learn listening and speaking skills that allow them to engage in conversations with others.
Following Instructions
At nursery they will have authoritative figures that they will need to listen to which can help them with following instructions.
Independence
From the moment children are born, they require all of your attention. You are their sole support network and they can begin to build what is known as separation anxiety which is where they panic the moment they cannot see you around. Attending nursery allows them the chance to be away from you, whilst being under good care and supervision, and can help build their independence.
How to Do Things for Themselves
Also, they will need to do things for themselves, such as tidying up when they are done playing, using the toilet, and collecting their belongings at the end of the day.
Motor Skills
Other skills children develop include their fine and gross motor skills. These are developed through practice as it’s what allows children to strengthen their muscles. Children take part in a range of activities from outdoor play where they can climb, run, and exert physical strength, as well as activities that require hand eye coordination such as painting.
Early English and Maths Skills
During this stage children are introduced to early maths, such as numbers through counting and phonetics which can help them once they start school.
Nursery is a great place for a child’s learning and development and provides preparation for what is to come when they start school. It’s also made accessible for families through government support. Here in the UK, depending on financial circumstances, the child’s age etc, parents can access 30 hours of free childcare per week for the duration of the school year (excluding school holidays).
