15Feb
As more and more parents are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of giving their kids the very best start in life as early as possible, this has naturally led to an increase in the enrolment of children in early education facilities all around Australia, and for good reason.
In this post, we’ll take a look at just some of the reasons why an early education facility is a smart move for you and your child, as well as the objectives of early childhood care and education.
Preparing Kids for the School Years Ahead Is Vital
Many childcare facilities and early education centres operate “school readiness” programs. These programs have been designed and organised to get children as well-prepared as possible for when they do enter those school gates for the very first time.
This is achieved through a combination of activities and education, including learning the basics of math and English. It’s not just about getting a head start in academics though, as there is more to school readiness than numeracy and literacy skills. When children develop their emotional and social skills, their self-confidence grows. They learn to interact with and communicate with other children as well as adults. This also leads to fewer incidences of separation anxiety when a child starts school and leaves their parents.
Just the very fact that a child is spending time each day at an early learning centre is in effect getting them somewhat used to being separated from their parents and engaging in a peer group environment.
Children Learn Education Basics To Get Them Started
Early education centres wouldn’t truly live up to that name without offering children a start in academic basics. This is achieved through the implementation of both the THRASS and STEM systems.
THRASS represents “Teaching Handwriting, Reading and Spelling Skills”, giving kids an understanding of these important subjects and providing the building blocks for correct speech sounds and spelling choices of written English. As children progress through the THRASS system, their overall English skills develop in a cohesive format that is easy for them to understand and implement.
The STEM system is all about Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. The platform also includes something known as “Computer Gym”, which prepares kids to be able to understand and operate a computer by teaching them the terminology and operating techniques. Children also gain experience with coding and get exposed to a wide variety of software. All the basics of computing are covered, along with other tasks that are presented in a fun way that kids enjoy.
Proper Nutrition and the Importance of Healthy Eating Are Covered
It’s vital that young children learn about the benefits of healthy eating from a very early age. It can often be a challenge for parents to get their kids to eat healthy food, such as vegetables. Early education centres focus on this and at Endeavour Early Education centres, we even have kids involved in growing, harvesting and eating their own vegetables. This gives them a greater appreciation for nutritious food, especially when their own produce is prepared into delicious meals by our on-site chefs.
Physical Activity Is An Important Part of the Curriculum
Early childhood development isn’t all about mental and emotional development, of course. That’s why physical activities comprise a decent portion of the daily curriculum. Growing bodies need physical activity to properly develop and grow strong.
Through a range of coordinated activities, movement and coordination skills are developed and improved, as are balance and flexibility. Even fine motor skills are targeted, where the small muscles are required for more dexterous tasks, like holding a pen correctly, being able to write and draw and so on.
Most of All, Kids Have Fun With Other Kids
Kids just want to have a good time and that’s when they actually learn the best. A quality early education centre strives to make all activities enjoyable, including creating group scenarios where children get to develop teamwork skills, as well as enjoying each others’ company.
Endeavour Early Educations Centres
If you want to enrol your child in an early education centre, then consider enrolling them in Endeavour Early Education. We provide everything mentioned in this post and a whole lot more. Get in touch today.
