We at Fraser River CEC think that developing social skills has advantages outside of social situations. Our early learning curricula in Langley and Vancouver emphasise teaching, reinforcing, and practising these skills to benefit our students’ long-term development. Recently, academics have been very vocal on the subject. According to recent research, learning social skills at a young age affects almost every aspect of life, including:
Better results in education and employment
According to a Penn State and Duke University study, five-year-olds better at cooperating, sharing, and listening were more likely to attend college.
Greater success in life
A study published in the American Journal of Public Health suggested that social and emotional development in kindergarten may be the most crucial indicator of success in adulthood.
Fulfilling relationships/friendships
According to a study published in the International Encyclopedia of the Social & Behavioral Sciences, long-lasting friendships and romantic relationships benefit from social skills.
Benefits for Young Students
Even though the long-term advantages are significant, young children can benefit right away from learning social skills. Children who have grown in social skills transition more smoothly into environments like daycares, preschools, and schools. Early exposure to a group of peers gives kids a chance to practise the abilities needed for fostering positive relationships without worrying about criticism or judgement, which frequently come at later stages of development.
Our curriculum promotes the development of soft skills like listening and manners as we are qualified instructors and carers. It’s never too early to start teaching kids social skills. We teach kids how to express their feelings and needs when they are upset or need some space, all the while respecting the feelings and needs of other students. And if there is a slip-up, we use it as a chance to make teachable moments.
At Fraser River CEC in Chilliwack, five social skills are taught.
Sharing
According to Psychological Science, children as young as two have shown a desire to share. This is only true, though, if resources are plentiful. Children aged three to six are more conscious of the expense of sharing. This implies that they might be hesitant to reduce their own enjoyment. At Fraser River CEC, we assist children in realising that sharing can be an excellent way to meet new people. Sharing is gratifying and can increase self-esteem. Encouragement of this behaviour in young children can frequently be as easy as telling them that doing something kind, like sharing a toy, is excellent.
Cooperation
Our instructors instil the value of cooperation in adults and children by designing lessons and situations in which students collaborate. Students learn how contributing to a group effort makes work easier through simple group-oriented games, tasks, and lessons. They also recognise their particular strengths and talents in a group setting.
Listening
It goes beyond simply keeping quiet. To listen is to take in what is being said while participating in a conversation. As they get older, kids will be expected to pay attention to their teachers and peers. The navigation of daily activities is made simpler by attentive listening. We teach kids how to listen because that is the only way they can learn to follow directions. We provide opportunities to develop this skill through games and lessons, making the transition to full-time school less difficult.
Manners
Children with good manners are noticed for all the right reasons. The most effective way to teach manners is to simply model these behaviours. Our early learning preschool staff in Chilliwack always know they are under survelience. The use of phrases such as “please,” “thank you,” and “excuse me” is essential. When we catch kids being polite, we give them recognition and praise to reinforce their good behaviour. When they forget, there are gentle reminders.
Inclusion
Inclusion means welcoming and accepting others, regardless of differences, into our community. The goal is to help students feel at ease in their skin while understanding that not everyone looks, acts, talks, feels, or thinks like them. Being open to diversity in all of its forms is essential for developing moral character and admirable social skills.
Enroll in Fraser River CEC Chilliwack
As a pioneer in early childhood education in Chilliwack, our goal at Fraser River CEC is to foster students’ physical and cognitive development and social and emotional competence. We introduce children to fun classroom settings where instructors combine study periods with a purposeful play through an innovative psychologically based curriculum designed for children aged 10 months to 5 years. We scaffold development by teaching lessons encouraging academic momentum, creative ambition, and social competence. These Social Skills will carry our students through their academic careers and beyond.
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