Today’s parents are more involved than they’ve ever been with their children’s development. This is not always the case when it comes to preschool.
Many parents drop their children off in the morning and let the teachers take over, then the parents pick them up at the end of the day without giving their learning much more thought.
To get the true benefits from early childhood education, however, parents need to consider how they can support what their children are learning throughout the day.
The Benefits of Parent Involvement
Some of the child’s most important cognitive development happens during their preschool years. By taking an active role in the early childhood education process, parents can help ensure that their child has all the support they need to develop to their full potential.
Parent involvement helps extend teaching outside the classroom, creates a more positive experience for children and helps children perform better when they are in school.
It is essential for parents to support the learning that happens in preschool settings at home as well. Parents who communicate daily with their children’s teachers are in tune with what is happening in their child’s preschool classroom and are better able to establish a connection between what is learned at school and what takes place in the home. This connection is a key component of a child’s development and supporting further learning.
Not only does family or parental involvement help extend teaching outside the classroom; it creates a more positive experience for children and helps children perform better when they are in school.
This approach is part of Twinklekidz’ enhanced programmes which focus on community and parental involvement. If you are interested to learn more about the benefits of enrolling your child in one of Twinklekidz centres, visit our website at Enquiry@twinklekidz.com