Watching your child mature is a beautiful thing, but it can also be scary. As they age, sending your child off to school, camp, or any activity for the first time can be difficult.
Published research leaves no doubt that giving your child a well-rounded preschool experience sets them up for greater success in every area of their life. In fact, studies confirm that children who graduate from preschool are more successful in both school and life after school in a variety of areas, including:
- improved academic readiness
- greater self-sufficiency and confidence
- less likely to get in trouble and engage in criminal acts
- achieve a high school graduation rate of 70%
- enjoy higher employment and earnings
In other words, evidence shows us that preschool can permanently improve kids’ lives and help them become more motivated, productive, enthusiastic, and disciplined.
How Does Preschool Help Kids?
As a parent or guardian, you know there is a world of knowledge that needs to be taught to your child. Here are just six of the many reasons why preschool helps build a strong foundation in the lives of children.
Preschool Teaches Children to Love Learning
Watch any group of three-year-olds, and you’ll see that young children learn by playing and developing a sense of curiosity. The best preschool provides opportunities for children to learn in ways that interest them. This builds a positive association with learning that lasts for years.
You might remember when you were in preschool, teachers offered games and activities to build pre-literacy skills. We all recall singing the alphabet songs, listening to read-aloud stories, and so much more. Not only did these experiences create wonderful memories, but they developed a strong foundation and thirst for knowledge.
Preschool Helps Develop Social Skills
By spending extended amounts of time at preschool with other children (and adults) outside their families, your child will experience how to make friends, cooperate, listen, and build foundational communication skills to benefit them throughout life.
If you’ve been around small children, you’ve seen that they are not always fond of letting others play with their toys or giving up other things they see as their own. However, sharing is an essential part of life. Preschool helps children learn to share and be patient.
At the same time, when children play and engage in activities with others the same age, they find out how to manage conflict and emotional challenges. Young kids begin to notice how their behavior impacts others. By practicing interpersonal problem-solving skills, preschoolers develop emotional skills they may not learn as well without these interactions.
Preschool Nurtures Creativity and Curiosity
Imagination is a vital tool for creativity and learning. The preschool environment encourages exploration to help children develop their own ideas and thoughts. Teachers promote curiosity, ask questions, and listen to children’s ideas to cultivate creative thoughts.
Preschool Develops Independence
Preschool kids learn what is expected of them. They are taught to wash their hands, wait to be called on to speak in class, keep their personal belongings in cubbies, and put items back in their designated spaces.
Preschool Promotes Language Skills
At preschool, young children are introduced to new vocabulary and how to express themselves. They are encouraged to ask questions, problem solve, listen to read-aloud books, act out stories, and learn to communicate publicly and effectively.
Preschool Develops Motor Skills
Practicing controlling the small muscles of their body in a fun way helps develop kids’ motor skills in order to perform certain functions. This includes holding a crayon or pencil, tying a shoelace, drawing, cutting, and basic everyday tasks.
Benefits of Preschool for Kids
Early education provides crucial socialization and learning opportunities when the brain is developing rapidly. Preschool fosters lifelong skill development.
At America’s Kids In Motion, we are dedicated to unlocking the potential of youth, fostering self-belief and encouraging personal growth.
The high-quality programs at America’s Kids In Motion distinguish our school from others in the area.
- The AKIM Campus Preschool program delivers a solid academic curriculum supplemented with a superior athletic and musical curriculum.
- We are licensed, certified, and insured.
- We work with children in small groups, allowing substantial time for individualized attention.
- Our educators are highly trained and qualified to serve and teach your child.
- Our classes are taught year-round.
- We have a large facility of over 35,000 square feet of activity space in Clovis, California, to encourage study and play.
A Final Word
The early years are the best time to establish the habit of life-long learning. At America’s Kids In Motion, our mission is to help your child grow into a healthy, happy, responsible adult by instilling confidence and building positive learning attitudes.
Our program is designed to focus on your child’s academic achievement and, more importantly, their overall well-being.
When you are looking for a preschool in Fresno, CA, and the Clovis area, please reach out to our America’s Kids In Motion team to learn more and register your child today.
