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Learning healthy social skills and understanding basic human interaction are absolutely critical for a child to grow into a well-adapted adult. Learning these skills starts early. Your child’s development relies heavily on these early years through daycare in Vancouver to lay the framework for a happy, well-adjusted and thriving child.
>The older you are, the harder it is to learn socialization skills. This is why it’s so important that children beginning learning these critical skills as soon as possible. Daycare, preschool or other similar child care places are often where these skills are practiced and learned.
How children learn in preschool
Child learn through playing. Vancouver daycare and preschool offer a host of activities, toys and games that can get children outside of their shell and interacting with other kids. Important skills such as sharing and taking turns are learned organically with these methods. In addition, this allows children to be exposed to others who may look, sound, and act differently from themselves. This is a great way to introduce diversity and foster a child’s ability to react to change.
What do children learn at daycare?
Self-confidence: A confident child is more prepared for school than an apprehensive child. Whether a young child or full-grown adult, self-confidence helps determine a person’s decision-making. Daycare allows children to accept being separated from mom and dad for a set period of time everyday. This greatly improves separation anxiety, and you may even find your child looking forward to going to preschool as the days continue on. Plus, consistent social interaction with other children lowers general anxiety and provides ample opportunities for personal growth.
Friendship: Learning how to make friends comes easier to some children than it does to others. That being said, daycare is the perfect place for youngsters to complete activities together, have fun and create friendships. Knowing how to make friends is arguably essential for just about everyone out there; those skills can slip through the cracks if children are not around other kids their age in a structured setting, like preschool.
Ability to express self: In order for children to effectively express themselves in a social setting, they must first have the confidence and communication skills necessary to interact with other in a healthy way. These social skills lay the foundation for future growth and expression, which will only flourish as your child grows.
Daycare in Vancouver WA
KIDSPACE Child Enrichment Center is dedicated to providing high-quality preschool and daycare in Vancouver and the greater Washington state area. We encourage you to observe children and our teachers in small groups to see firsthand how your child could thrive with a fun curriculum and fantastic teachers. Contact us and get started today!