When Your Child Does Not Like Preschool

As a parent , you would have gone bananas for Preschool in Dubai for your only child. You would have invested in a complete makeover for the child's room with an area to study and incorporate all they would learn in preschool like the sensory toys, the puzzles, small pitchers full of split peas on another and practiced the art of giving a lesson, so that you can step back and wait for the magic of preschool to happen and turn your little tantrum thrower into a child who sits and concentrates for long periods of time, dutifully refining his fine motor skills.

But sadly this is not what happens  with your little learner, the trays were played with briefly and then left on the shelf to collect dust, or refused to do the work correctly and the split peas scattered everywhere. Your initial enthusiasm of incorporating the system of Early Years Education in Dubai in your child dwindles, and now you may get the slightest bit irritated by those pretty pictures of children calmly attending to and exhibiting intense interest in working on a tray.

Since your child has lost all interest in what you have carefully designed, you’re left wondering if preschool  just doesn’t work for your child. Believe it or not, this preschool in the home scenario is very common, but just because you have all the age appropriate tools and a home full of preschool activities it does not mean that the child will want to engage in it.

Here are some tips to help your child want to have the same enthusiasm that children at the Kindergarten in Dubai, has about learning,

Observe the child - If your child is not doing the activities on the shelf, what is it that the child is doing. Make a list of what you see. It is possible that your child is in a sensitive period for a completely different type of work than what you offer. The best thing to do is get to know your child and then plan the activities to meet their needs and interests. Design the work that will appeal to and enrich the life of your child.

Repeat the same work, but change them a little - For instance, instead of using pom-poms in two bowls with tongs, trade them out for cotton balls.  Make the lime squeezing work a lemon squeezing work.  Remove the green colored bowls and substitute with red ones. Sometimes small changes like this will work wonders to renew the child’s interest. Make these simple changes and leave it to the child to discover.

Give it some time - There are flaws in rotating the work too often and if they are traded out too soon, the child may never get the chance to come back to them and enjoy them the way the child wanted to. It's best for teachers and parents to leave the same work out long past the point when the children seem done with them explains an educator of the EYFS Dubai method . This is because children are drawn to the new, bright and shiny and focus for short amounts of time only to move onto the next bright and shiny thing.  When new work or toys arrive often, children learn to expect their arrival, and they will wait for them. Given enough time, most children return to familiar activities, remember the lessons, and engage without being shy.

Ask for help - If it's not all working out the way you want to make sure to ask for help.

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Child's Play: Aids and Enhances Development

Play is how children in Kindergarten Dubai come to understand the world, and use their senses, like touching, tasting, smelling, hearing, and seeing. Learning as they mix colors, dig holes, explore a new texture, climb stairs, listen to music, crawl in play tubes and our a glass of water, is key to a child's development. They are learning about what things are, how they work, the shape of things and how their own bodies work as they push and pull, jump and stretch, stir and swirl, roll and stand very still. The world becomes their own private laboratory to engage their whole bodies in exploration and discovery.

Children can often be social butterflies and through play, learn how to make friends. Letting a child interact with a peer group, freely is a great way for parents to help children make friends. While children play with other children in the Children's Nursery in Dubai,  setting,  they learn about displaying emotions such as what makes them sad or happy. They learn how to work together towards a goal, leadership skills, and how to get along in a group.  They learn how to be kind and what to do when someone is unkind, both two very important lessons.

Children learn many behavioral qualities when they interact with children at a Preschool in Dubai. This is where they are exposed to children of many cultures and different ages. They learn how to share, take turns, negotiate, lead, follow, listen, collaborate, plan, imagine, and show affection. There are 6 stages of what a child's play looks like.

1. Unoccupied Play: Children just observe with no playing.
2. Solitary Play: Children play by themselves.
3. Onlooker Play: Children watch others play, but do not join in.
4. Parallel Play: Children play side by side, but don't interact. They may watch each other and do the same things.
5. Associative Play: Children are playing together, but not in an organized way. They are interesting, but don't appear to have a goal.
6. Cooperative Play: Children play together in an organized, coordinated way.

Children will go back and forth between these stages, but as they get older, they will prefer the association or cooperative play approach.

Children need an unstructured and unscheduled time to explore and discover.  Learning happens most effectively with open-ended materials that can be used in different  ways to nurture creativity. Use materials such as building-blocks, Legos™, sand, water, dirt, a small wheelbarrow, small shovels and balls of many sizes.

Child's play time can be enhanced by the presence of a nurturing adult in the form of a parent or an educator, at home or at your child's Nursery in Jumeirah. The child leads the play time and the parent follows. Also, make sure to guide your child's play, while on a play date or at the playground. Your presence enables another level of meaningful play to happen, such as the child may figure out that with you being there he or she can figure out a tough situation or try something they would try out on their own.

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Importance of Early Childhood Education in Dubai

:Most parents have different views when it comes to Foundation Stage Nursery Dubai, especially preschool. Some of the perceptions that parents have on preschool education is that they feel that their children are too young to be in a structured environment,  preschool education is expensive, it's a trend rather than a necessity and an exclusive name for a day care.

However, research shows that  children who enrolled in early education programs benefit by receiving formal education before they start school. Children who are in preschool are found to be well behaved, are quick learners and have higher IQ scores when they start school as opposed to children who don't attend preschool and without any formal education.

Critics of the concept of Kindergarten in Dubai, claim that the difference between children receiving preschool education and  children not receiving formal education is visible only during first or second grade. They reiterate that children perform at the same level without preschool education. Another problem that was expressed is the affordability of preschool as they can have a hefty price tag which is not affordable, by all parents. Critics argue that children can receive formal education in other ways too, like day care and parents teaching their young children at home.  Even though, children in Day Care in Dubai can develop intellectually, they lack the approach, curriculum and verity that children have at preschool.

Most childhood educators claim that children of a preschool going age learn best when they are not pushed too hard, they have an opportunity to interact with their peers, and their parents and instructors treat them kindly. Children perform at their best and take a liking to preschool when the  activities are interesting and are held only for a few hours a day, they cannot spend long hours in preschool and away from their parents. Children attending preschool's in Dubai will not benefit from programs with inexperienced teachers and large classrooms.

Children who attend pre-school will benefit from the following, improved social skills, less or no need for special education instruction during subsequent school years, better grades, and enhanced attention spans. They also go on to have fewer behavioral problems when they start going to a mainstream school. Children with learning or other physical disabilities benefit immensely from preschool education as well. Also, children taught how to speak a second language during their early developmental years are also in a better position to learn new languages at a young age.

 No matter what the differences in opinion about preschool education, children benefit from receiving some type of education during their early developmental years. However, there is no 'one-size fits all' concept when it comes to teaching children, while some children can benefit from preschool, other children may, they benefit from receiving educational instruction from their parents or some others at Summer Camp Nursery Dubai. Therefore, parents must evaluate a child's unique personality and determine if preschool education is best suited for a child or not.

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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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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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Preschool in Dubai as a model for Higher Education

There are many who claim that  Dubai Nursery Schools  are more like day care than elementary schools, but those who work with creative and unique little minds know better. The educators are sometimes the secret behind a child's success. The lesson they teach and the patience they preach has  proven far more predictive of future success than any grade or degree.

Research and studies that have watched preschool teachers do what they do have concluded that the world that preschoolers enjoy is well guided by the best people in the business. They change the arc of children's lives and can teach an adult a thing or two as well.

However, teachers at the, kindergarten in Dubai are modest and oblivious to their skills, attempts and the time they spend in their capacity as a teacher. They never take credit for what they do for the children, but always give credit to the children whose natural inclination is to explore, engage and gulp up every last thing they find fascinating and interesting. Every teacher enjoys this and is delighted during these teachable moments, the time you see them as shining jewels, because for many children in their early years they are very rare and special, like a meteor shower.

Foundation Stage Nursery in Dubai often bears witness to these moments like in the metaphor of a meteor shower, where heat and light that can blaze through the classroom in a sudden loud display. These are the moments that make up a good teacher and one that the children will never forget, even when they go on to start school. How many of us can remember those meteor's in our lives in preschool and look back on such a gem and a hero.

So what makes these preschool teachers so special as opposed to educators in school years. Well the preschool teachers, harness all the energy and excitement from within and without the classroom to help turn the child's passion into a project, which turn out to be building blocks of personhood later in life. A good teacher is on the prowl for lessons that teach and reach the mind and the heart. So feel thankful to have found a preschool in Dubai that develops and teaches more than just an average kindergartener but builds a great adult as well.

A good preschool principal should honor and recognize teachers and educators that just stick to the norm. Appreciate those who think beyond the box and gratify and respect a brilliant teacher who will prepare a child to succeed in their higher education and face the future.

From a parent's perspective, it's a joy and a privilege to have such teachers mentor and guide your little children's minds. This is often the building block and foundation your child needs to be successful and a high achiever in the future, therefore, never short change your child's teacher instead respect them and applaud  them for the calling they are fulfilling and transforming and shaping your child into a future leader not a follower.

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Dubai Nursery Schools that Nurture a Child's Imagination

Most Dubai nursery schools boost a child's imagination through play and physical activities. A child's imagination can be enhanced and fostered by providing opportunities  such as exploring, problem solving, experimenting and discovering. Children with an enhanced sense of creativity view the world as their canvass with endless possibilities, opportunities and challenges. By encouraging and nurturing their creativity they can become future leaders and great thinkers, says an educator at the Children’s Nursery Dubai. 

 Here is a look at some creative ways to set the stage for your child's creativity,

• Encourage the child to ask questions.
• Provide a variety of opportunities for observing, exploring and expanding thinking patterns and processes.
• Encourage the child to experiment with new ideas and play with new adventures.
• Do things that gets them thinking. Encourage them to think about how they can do something better, other than the usual method. Ask them to break away from the ordinary pattern and come up with something unique.
• Give a child time to think and come up with ideas.
• Let the child come up with an alternative to create something by depriving the child of something.
• Don't be critical or judge the child's efforts. Encourage the child to bring out his or her creativity without expecting any results or outcomes.
• Turn off the TV and electronic games, they are an unnecessary distraction.
• Allow the mess and let your child play with the dirt. Let them use their imagination with things. Like boxes being used as cars and sticks as a secret fortress. An eco friendly nursery in Dubai, will involve children in a lot of nature activities like hunting for bugs or collecting leaves, which gives children the ability to explore nature by getting in touch with their creativity.
• Let the child take the lead, parents should just observe.
• Listen to your child and answer their many questions.
• Encourage and stimulate imaginary play. Let the child dress up in various costumes and pretend to be a prince of the princess. Let them enjoy pretend play.
• Encourage them to read stories and make up an ending the way they want it to end. This is a great way to encourage them to read as well.
• Ask questions that are stimulating and requires creative thinking.
• Let your child be the center of the story or the activity.
• Get the child to choose a word and begin a story making up things about the words.

 Some of the benefits of using creative play for children, 

• The increased ability to solve problems.
• A high level of self-esteem, confidence and self-fulfillment.
• Ability to cope better with challenges and difficult situations.
• Ability to become future creators and innovators.

The Kindergarten in Dubai focuses on developing a child's imagination by exposing them to the same environment to play, helping them create and build on what they have. If they are constantly given new things, they will not develop their imaginary skills or their creativity.

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How to Handle the First Day of Nursery

Now that you have taken the first steps in selecting the best childcare nursery in Dubai, you may now be excited about the first day of sending your child to the kindergarten in Dubai or preschool in Dubai.

While nurseries in Dubai could help you cope with your anxieties of how your child will settle in to their schedule, it is still the first time for you and your child and there is nothing wrong in doing some background reading to prepare for this day.

Ensure that you don’t rush things in the morning. Start early. Get everyone to sleep early the night before and wake them up with considerable time to spare in the morning. So that the little one can take his time to eat and get ready and you will also have time to calm him or her down if they start throwing a tantrum.

Go as early as possible to the preschool. This way you can spend a little more time with your child till the other children arrive and the child can clearly see and get to know his or her teacher personally before it becomes packed with the other children.

If the school allows it, let your little child take along one of his favourite comforting object, a blanket or a soft toy, so that the new environment will not be too scary. Once he gets familiar with his or her environment and makes new friends this object can slowly be removed.

You as a parent should set the mood by being happy and smiling. If you show any sign or anxiety the child will be likely to pick up those signs and be scared as well. But if you sound happy and confident the child will start off with a confident step as well.

Some nurseries will allow the parents to stay around on the first day of school. Try not to be in hovering over the child always and just stay out of the class only to step in if needed. So with time the child will understand that you are close by to come if required and help him to get more comfortable around the teacher.

Help the preschool teachers to do their job by keeping your goodbyes short and sweet. Be clear to the child when you will be back, like after lunch. Leave with a smile and try not to look back as it can make the child feel insecure.

Don’t panic and run back if you hear your child crying, the teachers have experience in handling many children. Trust them and your instinct to make the right call.

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How the Brain Develops During Early Childhood

Early year’s education in Dubai is given much importance as the children go through important development stages during their time in nurseries in Dubai. All activities carried out in any kindergarten in Dubai is aligned with aiding the children to learn in line with their brain developments.

Many nurseries in Dubai are able to observe great improvements in the childrens abilities comparatively to the time they joined the nursery. They will have better abilities in understanding and speaking and handling equipment’s. This is all related to the brain developments they are going through which makes the children capable of many complex cognitive and behavioral abilities.

The brain as we know it contains a right cerebral hemisphere and a left. It has been researched for many years and found that skills and competence related to logic, writing, language, mathematics are located in the left side of the brain while skills related to artistry, creativity, music, fantasy are found in the right hemisphere. But even if the skills are found in different areas the brain masses generally coordinate and work together.

But the development of these two areas happens at different times. The left hemisphere is more likely to full develop during early childhood years of two – six. The right hemisphere would go through its development till childhood years of Seven – Eleven. As the left side develops earlier the skills in those areas are likely to predominate for long. This explains why children are able to learn languages fast in the early years.

Brain development also determines if the person will be left or right handed. Some never develop a preference for the hand and are known as ambidextrous. The brains left cerebral is known to be associated with right handedness and vice versa for left handedness.

Ever wondered why old children do certain behaviors that the young children are not capable of? This is related to the nervous system, which develops in two stages. The glial cells (nervous system support cells) surrounding the neurons are do the role of insulating, nourishing and removing waste from the neuron, these gradually develop through infancy to early childhood.

Speak to your nursery care givers today if you are concerned about any delays in your child development and activities done at the nursery. Proper guidance is vital at this early stage to help them develop at an ideal rate.  

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Pre-school prepares your Child for Kindergarten

For many parents and children, preschool is a stepping-stone for learning and developing. It introduced children to concept of a classroom, other groups of children and peers, teachers and specifically they learn to share and accept differences in a social environment.

Preschool does not require 100% attendance from your child, and you have the autonomy to decide on the number of days your child will attend preschool for the week. Preschool offers attendance flexibility, to allow your child to enjoy time at home with parents as well time at school.

Preschool is an introduction to structured learning for young children. Although preschool will not stress on learning and meeting academic milestones, children are gradually introduced to basic academic learning like letters and numbers, incorporated into playful activity monitored by teachers.

Kindergarten standard has seen many changes in recent years, with more focus put on pre-math and pre-English skills. As a result, preschools have had to incorporate some amount of learning into its activities to help young children handle the expectations of kindergarten. Parents are often worried, that too much learning too early will force kids to miss playtime, possibly growing up too fast. Many pre-schools aim to incorporate some amount of learning into playtime or activity based methods, which allows children time to still play, while learning as well.

Preschool can be considered as a soft launch of your child’s academic progress. It teaches them critical social skills needed, like making friends, relate stories, share things, and toys and wait their turn. It helps your child get in to the routine, of playing, sleeping, and learning. Good preschools should provide a fun and safe environment for your child. Pre-schools teachers know and understand each child’s learning ability. Preschool teachers organize and plan activities for children with emotional, social, academic, and mental development in mind.

A pre-school is only different from a playschool, in that a preschool provides structure to the madness. A preschool child is still able to sing and dance, explore and run around, but this time, they will do it with clear developmental objectives in mind.

Another very important aspect of good preschools is when teachers are accepted by children as secondary caregivers. Children learn to accept only their parents and siblings as caregivers and figures of authority. However, when they attend school or kindergarten, they are forced to accept a teacher as second authority and most children take time to adapt. Preschool teachers take an in-between role, where they will give your child, care, and attention, whilst leading their day-to-day activities. This allows your child to accept teachers as second guardians more willingly. It is important that nursery teachers are loving and kind towards all children, which prompts young children to develop with enthusiasm.