How Your Child Can Benefit From Preschool in Dubai

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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Choosing a School After Preschool

Choosing where your child will go to school after attending a  Preschool in Dubai can be a very important decision, as well as a stressful one, as there is a plethora of schools available in Dubai, that offer the best in education. 

Each family has different priorities when choosing a school for their child. For instance, you may want a strong sports curriculum for your budding sportsmen. Perhaps a top arts program or language immersion is what you're after. Or, maybe the most important feature to you is simply a school with an enthusiastic faculty, strong leadership and produces highly successful individuals. 

The following considerations will help guide you closer to choosing the best school for your child. 

• Look for your interests and your child's needs, such as,
• What are your child's educational needs, are they purely academic, or do you prefer a curriculum that is structured, child initiated, or a combination of both.
• What do you want the school to achieve for your child, whether it is the various clubs and societies or extra-curricular activities.
• Are the ideology and values of the schools compatible with yours, just like it was at the Nursery Schools in Dubai.
• What size school are you looking for, as some children do well in a small school while others may excel in a large school with more options and more children to interact with. 

• Determine the logistics, such as,
  • Is the school affordable. Parents should invest accordingly.
  • Would the school transport be used
  • Does the school offer extended day programs or flexible entry similar to schools with a Day Care in Dubai. 

• Select a particular school type, such as
• District Public Schools that offer curriculum choices outside of the traditional neighborhood school curriculum, like arts, language immersion, Montessori, open, fundamental or others.
• Public Charter Schools that are run by a variety of organizations, like nonprofits or for-profit, founded by parents, religious groups, entrepreneurs, or corporations that are customized to a particular population, educational approaches, or content.
• Private Schools range from long established schools to brand new schools.  Their approaches range from very progressive to very conservative, and perhaps a place for higher status families.
• Montessori Schools are private Nurseries in UAE that provide an individualized Montessori curriculum that emphasizes on hands-on learning. 

• Develop a school search strategy, such as,
  • Start early and organize your research
  • Make a list of the schools that meet your profile
  • Research the schools in your area and request for brochures
  • Visit your top choices of five schools
  • Check the application process 

• Visit and assess schools and look for the following,
• Ask questions, observe the environment, and talk to the educators
• How is a student's progress monitored
• Does the school individualize curriculum
• Does the school support students who have academic, social, or emotional difficulties
• How is technology used to support teaching and learning at this school
• What extracurricular opportunities are available for students
• What is the school's approach to student discipline and safety
• What professional development opportunities and experience do teachers have
• How does the school encourage parent involvement
• Is there an active Parent Teacher Association?
• What is the school's history, organizational structure, financial stability and reputation

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How to Break a Toddlers TV Habit

Most parents of children in the Preschool in Dubai, express their dislike for allowing children to watch television and encourage them to play outdoors in the gardens, or the backyard,  building dirt and twig forts or tree houses and running free, hosting tea parties for dolls and playing school and spending hours recording stories on a cassette recorder. These bring back fond memories for parents too, a time when electronics and video games did not exist.

Children, for lack of knowing any better, will always choose to watch television, play a video game or go to their computer,  unless  parent's teach them to think outside the box. Television also has its many advantages as well, there is no denying that fact. But it's all about striking a balance between the two. 

Here are some tips presented by parent's at the Children’s Nursery in Dubai, about how to distract children from television and other techno gadgets that seem to be invading the home.

• Get the family involved - Make sure to set a rule in the family to stop using gadgets as an everyday pastime. Make sure to unplug everything during the designated time.
• Make it interesting - Set the stage for an invitation to play, by having enticing materials to spark play all ready for when a child comes home from school. For example, a teddy bear and dolls waiting for a tea party  or some art materials.
• Change the child's routine - Make sure to have a surprise in store for the child, in the morning when they wake up or when they return from the Nursery Schools in Dubai.
• Draw the line and set limits - Give the child a certain time when they can watch TV, but they cannot watch before school as the child's brain needs to be quiet and focused before heading out for a day of learning. Make sure to set the rules every day, so that after some time the child will know the routine.
• Give the child a choice - Request the child to make a list of things they think are much more interesting than watching television or playing games. Honor their choices and respect them enough to help them happen.
• Go easy on the child - The more parents push the child away from the digital entertainment the more they may want it. Allow the child an hour of television in the middle of the day, each day and this will work well.
• Take time to play with the child - Children will learn more about play from their parents than from a toy or a television show. There are many easy and creative ways of having fun with children.
• Challenge a child - Friendly competition is good for a child, as it encourages stimulation and creativity.
• Talk to the child - Tell them about the amazing things there are to do in life and how time is short and should not be wasted in front of a television. Tell them watching television will take away the fun from them enjoying other things like board games, walks in the park, playing with pets and doing creative crafts and art projects.

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Children’s Nursery Dubai vs. Homeschool

Are you considering a Children’s Nursery Dubai vs. homeschooling your child, there are advantages and disadvantages to both. How does a parent decide which is the best option for their child. Despite looking at the pros and cons of both, there is no correct solution and a decision will have to made by the respective parent, as one child may thrive in the preschool environment while for others this sort of environment may be intimidating and very scary. 

Every Nursery in Dubai and homeschool differ, based on the resources, staff and funding. 

Here are some of the advantages of sending a child to a nursery, 

For a child who responds well to peers, instructions from adults and does not need constant supervision and attention a Children's nursery will be a good fit. The child will have many opportunities to interact with other children, will be able to learn things from each of these interactions and could also be encouraged to learn by competing with other children.  

Another advantage of Kindergarten in Dubai is that a child often has the opportunity to help other children. Children learn to recognize situations in which they can help and learns to be a leader and teacher, by helping classmates and other students by problem solving. 

Nursery schools also have trained professionals that are directly involved in the child’s education. Teachers are often trained to look for and recognize learning disabilities or children who are gifted at the early stages so that the school can have special programs to help accommodate this sort of children, whereas a child that is being home schooled may have a disability that is overlooked or may not have access to the knowledge, resources, or equipment needed to help the child with his special needs. Parents may not pick up any learning disabilities until it's too late, as they are inexperienced as well. 

 Another proof Nurseries in UAE is that compared to homeschool, they have the professional resources like counselling, free meals and special educational trips. A child who is being homeschooled may not have access to these benefits. 

Some of the benefits of homeschooling a child, 

A child who is timid and does not do well in a group setting, may come shy and get lost in the  crowd. The child may be scared to ask for help if he does not understand an assignment or lack of communication between teachers may not make it clear that the child  is struggling in a particular area. Some children may also be intimidated by other children and will not make an effort to try something they like just because they are worried about what others will think of them. For these children the best learning environment is for them to be in the comfort of their own home with one on one instruction and no comparison to other children. This can make a world of difference in how well he learns and performs as well.   

Homeschooling can be a very positive and rewarding experience, but it takes a lot of time and dedication. 

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How to Choose the Preschool in Dubai

Many parents come into the preschool in Dubai application process with trepidation, as they anticipate gruesome interviews and tests for five-year old with a long waiting list. But the truth is far simpler, and less dramatic than what parent's anticipate. As many  Nurseries in UAE come with reasonable waiting lists and genuinely delightful people in control of the entire procedure and situation.

Here is a  list of seven things to consider when picking a preschool for your child,

• Location - Parent will drive anywhere in Dubai just to get their children into the right school, but it’s always wise to look closer to home first. Dubai offers some really good options for nearly every schedule and commute, including some that even accessible by public transport. However the advantage of enrolling the child into a school close to home can help your child relax and enjoy the short trip to school as well as give you a stress free time. 

• Values - Every Dubai Nursery comes with its own mandate and mission, no two schools are exactly the same. Preschool websites are a great place to start your research, but list your priorities first. 

• Curriculum - What does the school teach, how does it work, what sort of education will your child receive and how does the child fare in kindergarten, and in school going years. There is some debate about the place of hard academics in a preschool setting in Dubai. As a parent, you have the right to ask questions and avoid any school that bases its teaching curriculum on a one size fits all approach. 

• Budget - Childcare Nursery in Dubai tends to vary widely, depending on details such as the size, facility, faculty and reputation. The bottom line is it does not have to cost you a fortune to get your kids into the best preschool. Therefore, get all the details when you are looking for preschools,  the more detailed you get before you start looking, the more likely you are to choose a place you can comfortably afford. 

• Recommendations - No one knows better about preschools than the parents and their friends and family. Keep an eye out for great experiences and glowing recommendations as these are much more insightful and more valuable than reading online reviews or testimonials. 

• Faculty - The school needs to have a stellar faculty, the facilities and the location does not add up to anything if this is not met. Preschools become what they are because of their teachers. The gentle, loving and nurturing faculty act as mentors, surrogate parents, instructors and guides for the children. Look for teachers that have a genuine interest in your child and loves your child.  When it comes to preschool teaching, there is no substitute for warmth, talent and energy.

• The intangibles - Have you ever toured a school in Dubai and loved every inch of it for what it says on paper but come away feeling less enthusiastic and disappointed. Well the final decision of entrusting your children to someone’s care must come down to your comfort level.

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Early Years Education Dubai

The first most important choice you make as a parent, is probably the hospital that your little one will be born at, but the next big decision comes when selecting a good day Care Dubai, at which your precious toddler will be spending a majority of the day at. A day care should mimic your home, allowing your child to feel comfortable. The teachers should be caring surrogate parents, who your child can turn to in your absence. Every child requires a safe environment, secure from dangers, surrounded by positive behavior, showered with love and it won’t hurt to have them learn and develop at the same time.

There are two types of day cares; one type that simply watches over your child while you work and the other will work to help your child develop as well as keep them safe and comfortable. The first, focuses solely on providing a safe haven for children to play and spend their time, while the parents work. The latter, is one that is structured, aims to improve language skills, math skills, and also plays a huge part in transforming your child into a well rounded, intelligent, social little person.

Kids Island Nursery strives to be a well rounded environment for children to play and learn. A comprehensive day care that focuses on the comfort and wellbeing, as well as the learning and developmental needs of every child, is one that follows protocol, has an open environment, accepts children and their differences, and welcomes parents ideas too. Children require plenty of stimulus and planned activities to develop successfully. Some of the most important developmental aspects would be language and communication, personal and social development, emotional and mental improvement, and intellectual understanding. When a child is given the right foundation to excel at the right pace, they become happy and successful members of social groups, are able to grasp information quite easily, and this type of day care benefits them in the long run throughout their schooling years.

Kids Island Nursery sets the right condition for Early Years Education Dubai whether it’s at our Nurseries in UAE for older children, or the day care for children from 6 months to 2 years. Our family of well trained professional teachers, child care personnel, or preschool educators, we remain on the same page when it comes to caring for your children; we nurture the right attitude, by setting a good example for children to follow. We have two different facilities; Kids Island Nursery and Cocoon Nurseries Dubai, are two nursery schools governed by EYFS; Early Years Foundation Stage education system, which is a comprehensive and effective protocol developed around the needs of children below six in the UK. EYFS is followed globally as a standard early education guideline for its versatile recommendations that accommodates each child as an individual, their personalities, difficulties, and cultural background.

Kids Island and Cocoon Nurseries is multi-cultural Child Care nursery Dubai, with teachers of various nationalities, with years of experience and specialized training in Nursery Education.