Parents in Dubai are feeling the pressure to enrol their three and four year old children in pre-school or kindergarten. Most three year olds throughout the world are attending pre-schools giving parents a much needed break at home while their rambunctious youngster is at play school.
For many children, preschool is their first experience in a structured environment with teachers and children of all ages and backgrounds. Preschool gives children the opportunity to learn, to share, follow instructions, and begin the foundation for learning that will occur in their early education.
Research shows that preschools can help with preparing children in grade school and the many challenges that lie ahead. While some nurseries in the UAE are considered better than others, parents are paying a considerable amount of money for their child to attend the Dubai Nursery. Other parents feel that preschool is just a hyped day-care, and are not interested in enrolling their children at all in a preschool and are unaware of the many benefits of a preschool education.
Here is a look at some of the many benefits of sending your child to preschool.
Children who attend kindergarten in Dubai are reported to have a positive experience and better prepare for the many years of school ahead. Once they are exposed to the school environment from a young age, they look forward to it.
Preschool is the building blocks of a child's education. Young children may not respond well to flash cards or drills but will learn well through play and games that teach them numbers, letters, new languages, colors, art, design and how to write their name. These fun games and interactive play can improve a child's memory giving them a jump start on learning.
Socialization and communication, are also taught at a preschool as opposed to a day care in Dubai. Most daycares have not structured learning times and a proper curriculum or give much emphasis on teaching socialization and communication skills such as not to talk during story time, how to sit in a circle patiently, or leave a room without running. These are good habits that a child is expected to know when they reach kindergarten and preschool.
A highly structured environment will benefit the youngsters learn to make friends, share and play in harmony with other children of the same age. This doesn't mean there are lots of rules or that adults constantly direct children's activities. Also, the space in a classroom is organized to encourage social interaction, and minimize overcrowding.
A child's sense of competence and self-worth grows, as they learn to take care of themselves and help other children in a preschool environment. For instance, a child is expected to wash his or her hands before snack time, keep personal belongings in their desk and put away toys before moving to another activity.
Therefore, even though preschools can be expensive and have a long waiting list, which may deter some parent from enrolling their child in a preschool, keep in mind that preschool is the first stepping stone in your child's journey of learning. So it's up to you as a well meaning parent to consider the benefits of preschool.
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