The Importance of School Readiness In this month’s blog at Parkfield Nursery we look at the importance of school readiness and how youngsters are prepared at nursery.
What is School Readiness? When your child is at nursery, one of the most important things is to prepare them for their move to primary school, a transition that can be both daunting for parents as well as the children. Throughout their nursery life we equip the children with essential skills that will ensure this transition is as smooth as possible. Some of the skills that the youngsters leave nursery with will include:
Social Skills Independence Curiosity & Focus
At nursery, practitioners will ensure your children are taking part in various activities to learn the skills they need to flourish in future life. Not only will they learn the basics of English and Maths, but they will also develop confidence in making friends and being more independent.
Social Skills & Independence It is important for children to have the space and time needed to develop social skills and confidence in themselves. In an early years environment, they will learn how to listen and express ideas to others through cooperative games.
Cooperative play provides children with the opportunity to work together towards a common goal, rather than trying to best one another. These types of games could include completing a puzzle, creating a block tower or even gardening.
The more that youngsters practice these skills, the more confident in their own opinions they will be while appreciating other views too. Having space and time at nursery to develop these skills also encourages independence which is a crucial element of growing up.
Focus & Learning Parkfield is registered with OFSTED , so youngsters have a high-quality curriculum taught by experienced staff. A holistic learning environment is a perfect place for children to engage in problem-solving and creative activities as they are naturally curious.
One of the best ways to encourage focusing is to create a challenge for a child, such as a puzzle and allow them to figure it out by themselves. The success of completing a tricky task builds their confidence for future learning.
Find Out More Contact us at Parkfield Nursery in Carlisle today for more information about preparing your child for the transition to primary school. Call us on 01228 543034 or send a message via the contact form and a member of our team will respond shortly.
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