Many parents are skeptical of just how valuable and important preschool is for their children. Though the cost may get in the way for some, preschool is widely valued for the developmental benefits it provides children. All the skills that your child needs to grow and succeed in life can be learned at our educational and nurturing Reno preschools. At the Little Bear and University Preschools, we emphasize the importance of learning by helping your children develop crucial cognitive, social, and academic skills through fun and engaging activities. By doing this, we hope to provide guidance to your children and help prepare them for kindergarten and beyond. See for yourself how attending preschool can influence your child’s development and growth.
Our Reno Preschools Are Focused on Learning
Preschool is designed to help children learn basic skills they’ll carry with them throughout their entire lives. Not only do we teach children their ABC’s and 123’s, but we also help them develop important social and emotional skills, cognitive and language skills, and even self-confidence. While academics are a big part of our focus, we also realize the importance of the other necessary skills children must learn at an early age to live happy, healthy lives.
Social and Emotional Development
Your children are at an age where they’re still learning how to interact with others and preschool provides a great opportunity for them to do this. They’ll be able to express themselves amongst their peers and will learn how to build relationships with children their age. Children who attend preschool will also understand the teacher-student relationship better and learn how to compromise, respect others, and listen. Also, preschoolers have greater opportunities to explore who they are and how they play and make friends with other children. This allows them to better understand their emotions and helps them learn how to socialize with others. Our caring teachers help your child learn these skills through engaging activities in class, play time, and their day-to-day interactions with each other.
Language and Cognitive Skills
Most of what your child does in preschool, whether it’s participating in a class activity or playing with their friends, helps teach them basic language and cognitive skills. Our teachers enjoy reading fun books to their class, practicing the alphabet, and helping them sound out new words. As your children get older they’ll also learn how to write their name and eventually will be able to write short sentences!
Along with mastering their language skills, playing and interacting with their teachers and peers will help improve their ability to have conversations with others and helps them develop problem-solving skills. In preschool, children aren’t yet able to think logically and reasonably, and don’t have much control over their impulses. Our teachers help children work through their conflicts, whatever it may be.
Self-Confidence
Being in a supportive and comfortable environment is huge to your little ones. It helps them develop self-confidence and encourages them to try new things and be themselves. This is an extremely valuable trait to have. Children with higher self-esteem and confidence are more likely to have a growth mindset as they mature. This means that rather than getting discouraged by small set-backs, children are more likely to work through their problems to achieve their goal – even if it takes more time and effort.
Structure and School Readiness
Preschoolers are at a great advantage when it comes to school readiness and being in a structured setting. The whole point of preschool is to prepare your children for their future. This includes developing personal skills such as being social and confident, but it also includes preparing them for kindergarten. While your child is at preschool, they’ll follow a set schedule and routine each day that helps prepare them for what kindergarten and beyond will be like. They’ll learn about time management and how day-to-day life is structured so that when they get to kindergarten, they’ll already be used to a regular routine.
Academics
Along with the personal development your child will experience in preschool, they’ll also get to learn lots of new things in a fun and engaging way. We have scheduled time dedicated to certain academic activities from math and science to language and literacy, and even arts and crafts. We strive to make the activities fun and exciting for the children so they see how fun learning can be!
Visit Our Reno Preschools!
The benefits of attending preschool are much greater than they are generally portrayed. Sending your child to preschool will not only have a positive impact on your child, but also on the school, community, and you! Our Reno preschools, Little Bear & University, offer programs for children starting at the age of 2 and up to age 5. To help your little one get the preschool experience they deserve, take a tour of our Reno preschools and get your child started on a great path!