Understanding Your Toddler – Childrens Nursery Dubai

At kids Island Nursery, we take great pride in securing a safe and interesting environment for kids to develop. Pre-school children develop at different rates and stages, which sometimes leaves parents in the dark not knowing how to react to different situations. The age between two and five are interesting years, considered fun and exciting for both caregivers and the children. These are the years where many long and short phases will come and go which sometimes leaves you pulling your hair out. Although no two children are the same, they learn words at rapid rates, influenced greatly by the diverse mix if cultures and traditions found in a single classroom in Dubai Nurseries.

Their favourite word is “No”

Little children are trying to establish their power over parents; therefore, their favourite word will be “No”. They understand that “No” means disapproval and hence will respond in the same way for most requests. “Time for bed”, “Time to eat”, “Time to go to school”, will all be answered by; ”NO”. This phase will pass after they reach the age of five or six when they have learned more words and are able to describe exactly what they want. You will hear your child using the word “NO” at nursery as well with their peers. They are striving to become leaders amongst their playgroup and teachers.

 

I am a big Boy or I am big Girl

Children in this age group are striving to state their individuality and will therefore proactively take part in decisions. One of the most important aspects of communication to a child, is to be listened to and will insist some of their suggestions are taken into account. Pre-schoolers are always trying to establish themselves as individuals; different from their parents and this is what they like. At home, they will insist on eating and bathing by themselves, at their Dubai pre-school they will insist on completing a given task without the help of their teacher. Each complete task will give them satisfaction and the motivation to keep proving themselves repeatedly.

Nursery Children will make profound statements

Children who attend pre-school will mimic statements and actions of caregivers and peers. Parents usually will find themselves embarrassed with some statements that pre-schoolers make. They will repeat things they hear from the music they listen to, adult conversations, and anything else they are exposed to. It is very important to filter content, they see and hear, and ensure they are surrounded by age appropriate activities and entertainment. However, should they have already picked up behaviour or vocabulary you do not approve of, deal with these situations diligently and ensuring they clearly understand what is approved and what is not.

Pre-schoolers repeat stories

Pre-schoolers want to be heard and feel important. This will mean repeating the same stories, until everyone they look up to has heard it. They might relate a story from home over and over again to their peers and teachers and vice versa. This should be encouraged, as it through stories they will improve their vocabulary; learning words and phrases every day.

Emotions will be described with stories

A preschooler is at the stage where they begin to understand things happening around them. For example, when they want to go out and play on a rainy day, they will explain that they can’t because the sky is crying and therefore they are sad too. If they miss a day at nursery, they will express their disappointment to amongst peers by stating that little monsters went into their body and made them sick. An explanation given by pre-schoolers will be amusing and we suggest that time time be appreciated to its fullest, as their stories will be missed by them they grow older.

Understanding Cause and Effect

Pre-schoolers will make the connection between the cause of something and the effect. They will begin make the connection between being sick and needing medicine. Oh a cloudy day, followed by rain.

Pre-schoolers communicate best with art and body language

Nursery going children are very physical and artistic. They are fond of gestures and actions and are eager to rein act experiences and things seen on television. As part of their curriculum at Kids Island Nursery, they will have plenty of playtime which helps them develop their imaginative skills. School Role-plays of re-enacting the elements of weather, sun, cloud, rain and snow will encourage them to do the same at home when relating their days events to parents. Preschoolers express their deep emotions through art. Art and craft is a good way of understanding your child’s mood very well.

The age between two and three are the most interesting years for both children and caregivers. It is a time for learning and developing and don’t be surprised if you find yourself learning new things everyday from your little children. Kids Island Nursery Dubai ensures that all little children are able to develop and learn at their pace maintaining their individuality.