The education provided in the pre-school period is a process in which the fastest foundations of the child's social, physical and cognitive development are laid. This is a period in which children socialize and learn to share, cooperate and get used to each other. The period between the ages of 2 and 6, which includes early childhood, is the period in which the child develops most rapidly. The experiences of the child in this process form the foundations of the future life.
When should children start pre-school education, which has such an important place in children's success and growth in the future? Preschool period can start at the age of 3, when the child begins to emerge from infancy, but in this age period, children are not yet ready for full-day education, in the initial period and for a minimum of 6 months, children in the 3-year-old group can start their school life in a healthy way by attending school half-day. The 0-3 year old infancy period is a process in which the child's relationship with his mother, sharing, interactions, experiences, emotional and physical needs are met, a secure attachment relationship is established and the first steps are taken for the healthy development of the child.
Around 2 years of age. Children develop in mental, emotional and physical areas and gain mobility with the development of gross motor skills. Around this age, children begin to take an interest in their environment and react. Starting from the age of 2, children have the opportunity to socialize with their peers by joining play groups with their mothers. After the age of 3, children can experience kindergarten by starting the preschool period, where they can socialize and gain knowledge and skills that also support the acquisition of fine and gross motor skills. It is very important in this process to realize that each child is unique and to consider their developmental characteristics, talents and skills, and individual differences.
When families choose preschool institutions, they should first know their children well and choose a kindergarten by being aware of their interests. very important. Preschool institutions are environments where your child can have a more enjoyable time growing up, start learning through play, and support the child's socialization by communicating with other children.
A kindergarten should primarily avoid approaches that challenge children academically. Children aged 0-6 can learn with a learning system based on concrete, active discovery and experimentation. Children should be provided with environments that can highlight their individuality in daily life. Let's not forget that every child is unique and every child's world is different. The teacher is one of the most important elements to pay attention to in a kindergarten. It is important that teachers have academic knowledge, child development and pedagogy training, and experience with children by working in the profession for at least 3 years. It is necessary for a kindergarten's staff to be trained and experienced in order to have adequate equipment for the child. Are teachers aware of the innovations regarding child development? How do they approach the family and the child in problem solving? Such situations should be taken into consideration. Before registering, be sure to meet your child's teacher, spend time with them, and get information about assistant teachers. Teachers' communication and interest in children is very important.
One of the most important points to consider in pre-school institutions is, is there a psychologist working in the kindergarten? It is important to pay attention to the fact that a psychologist should work in the kindergarten in order to follow the development of children correctly and to provide support to both the family and the child in negative situations.
The school should include branch classes, have sufficient materials for sports and artistic activities, and activity hours. Are there any courses or activities related to arts? All these questions are important in choosing a school. Preschool institutions should not only focus on developing mental and motor skills. Kindergartens that have a detailed program covering many different areas and offer options should be preferred.
For kindergartens, in addition to all the features we mentioned above, the physical characteristics of the school are also very important. Is the environment of the kindergarten safe, what is the environment like, does it have a garden, can children move freely, are the classrooms comfortable enough and get sunlight? All these details are among the important criteria that should be taken into consideration for children. In addition, security measures have been taken for children in and around the school. Questions such as whether the precautions are sufficient, the cleanliness of the school, and whether its hygiene is at a healthy level for children are among the details that parents need to pay attention to.
If we touch upon the most important points to consider while concluding our article, we would like to pay attention to the cleanliness of kindergartens in terms of the healthy development processes of children. Frequent washing of school toys and kitchen and toilet hygiene are very important. Children should be able to move freely at school, and a school environment should be provided where children can learn by touching, feeling and experiencing. It is very important that educational materials are rich in order to support children academically. Children should learn by experiencing different things through a variety of activities.
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