It's never too early to start your child's education. Picking the right nursery school can benefit your child in ways that carry them through their primary school years. Read on to see how preschool even benefits kids at just three years old.
Primary School Prep
Before you know it, your little one will be taking their first lessons in pre-K. Many pre-K programs follow high standards that help three to four-year-olds in school readiness by teaching them how to follow directions and how to share, which are two great skills that are fundamental to their academic journey ahead. This will help them acclimate to elementary school rather quickly!
Socialization
Children's initial socialization starts in the comfort of your home. However, before you get them into school, you should socialize them beyond family, little by little. Luckily, with preschool, they begin this socialization with other children and educators. As a result, once they start their primary school years, it won't be such a shock to the system being out of the home.
Language Skills
You’re probably amazed at how fast your child picks up on language. According to Great Schools, your child’s vocabulary grows from 900 to 2500 words between the ages of 3 and 5. You’ll notice their sentences become longer and more complex. The younger they are, the easier second language acquisition will be as well. If you want your child to pick up on at least one or more other languages, you can find a future bilingual program that offers this type of curriculum.
Consistent Care Outside the Home
It may be hard separating from your child, however, you'll have to do so once they're in school. Your child will have to adjust to becoming comfortable with caretakers outside the home by the time they reach kindergarten. With consistent preschool, they can get used to consistent care from other facilitators.
Physical Activity
A quality pre-k will offer varied outdoor activities for your child to enjoy. Your child will be involved in activities that can help balance and coordination. They'll be running around with other kids while doing playful education that could help increase their motor skills.
As you can see, putting your child in preschool is worth it for their future. You're taking the first steps to help prepare your child for kindergarten and their other primary school years. From building language and motor skills to getting used to outside care, the benefits are plentiful. Contact Bethesda Reggio Preschool today to learn more about our curriculum.