The Importance of Early Learning

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THE IMPORTANCE OF EARLY LEARNING
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• Early childhood is a time that is often viewed as
  a moment in life where children are free to just
  play.

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• While this is true, it is also important to
  realize how critical these early play experiences
  are for a childs development.

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• Children are naturally curious about the world
  and love engaging in new experiences that offer
  them a new perspective.

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• While it may look like a child is just playing,
  they actually are picking up valuable skills in
  language, science and mathematics that may not be
  obvious to others at first glance.

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• As your child enters these amazing years full of
  wonder, provide them with these educational
  activities that stimulate learning by tapping
  into their interests.

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Develop Social Skills Through Dramatic Play
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Dress up may be cute to watch from an adults
perspective, but children engaged in imaginative
play truly allow themselves to try on new
personas.
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Helping to put out a fire in an imaginary village
or pretending to serve food to their friends in a
restaurant promotes a sense of the importance
that each person has in a community.
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It also gives young children a chance to practice
social skills such as asking for help or ordering
food in a restaurant.
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And, as they talk to each other, their language
and vocabulary skills also rapidly improve.
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Teach Science by Nurturing a Love for Nature
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Children are fascinated by science, and real life
experiences are critical for creating an
environment that satisfies their curiosity.
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For young children, planting a seed and watching
as it grows into a fruit-producing plant is a
lesson about the cycle of life that they will
always remember.
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Helping to water the plant or feed an animal
teaches responsibility and the importance of
caring for the environment.
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Nature walks through the wilderness also give
kids the chance to examine rocks, flowers and
other types of natural elements as they develop
their skills in scientific exploration.
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Promote Creativity and Self-Expression Through Art
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Finger paints and play dough are staples of every
early childhood program, but the teachers do not
use these materials just to keep the children
busy.
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These types of experiences promote sensory
awareness, which is important for helping kids
learn how to express themselves and make sense of
the world around them.
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In addition to strengthening their fine motor
skills, using a brush to swirl paint across paper
gives young children a positive experience with
self-expression.
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Get That Little Body Moving in Fun Exercise
Classes
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• Energetic preschoolers may look like little
  wiggle worms as they run around a room, but all
  that activity is critical for their physical
  development.

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• During these formative years, participating in
  age-appropriate exercise classes is perfect for
  helping kids develop gross motor skills while
  learning how to work with others as a team.

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• Whether your child loves tumbling with other tots
  or learning how to climb on a rock wall, testing
  their abilities at an early age fosters the
  development of self-confidence.

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• Looking in on a preschool class is likely to make
  you look back with fond memories of the days when
  you spent your days playing with clay.

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• Yet, it is easy to forget about how important
  these types of experiences were for your healthy
  development.

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• Today, much is understood about how much learning
  truly goes on in the early childhood years and,
  by filling your childs day with a wide range of
  educational activities

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• you can nurture their interests while providing
  them with the experiences they need for healthy
  development.

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• Let your kids experience preschool learning fun
  at Maplewood Summer Day Camp.

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• Experienced staff will keep
• your child both safe and busy
• with arts and crafts, games,
• water sports, gymnastics
• and more.

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