Preschool Kids: Ideas to Support Learning at Home

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NAVA BHARATH NATIONAL SCHOOLS

• Annur, coimbatore

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• Preschool Kids Ideas to Support Learning at Home
• During the coronavirus crisis, parents whose
  children typically attend preschools are now
  managing their young children's enrichment and
  education at home. We know that most parents
  cannot replicate a full day of preschool, along
  with all of their other responsibilities. But
  here are some guidelines and principles to help
  you care for your 3-5 year old at home at any
  time you have available. The basis for future
  academic success is laid throughout the preschool
  years.Fine motor skills safe cutting with
  scissors, grasping with a pencil, colouring,
  forming letters/numbers

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• Self-regulation listening intently for longer
  periods of time, sitting still for longer periods
  of time
• Regulation of emotions healthy separation,
  ability to calm down, tolerance of frustration
• Social growth conflict resolution, sharing,
  reciprocity, and empathy
• Early academic skills letter identification,
  letter-sound associations, number identification,
  counting, basic concepts (shapes, colors,
  textures), basic rules of print conventions
• Activities of Daily Living/Independence Putting
  on and taking off sweater, managing personal
  belongings
• Creativity and imaginary play using an object in
  new ways, sharing imagination
• Self-confidence as a learner

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• How children from 3 to 5 years old learn
• Learning during this period takes place almost
  effortlessly as children interact with sensitive
  caregivers, explore the environment around them,
  and play. The human brain was built to learn, and
  children this age are strengthening neural
  connections as they use them.
• Your child's experiences and activities will
  literally grow their brain and improve their
  capacity for learning. Introduce your preschooler
  to a language-rich environment, a variety of rich
  sensory stimulation, and allow them hands-on
  opportunities to explore basic concepts (such as
  shape, color, and texture) and the environment.

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• What is the role of parents?
• Although preschoolers are capable of independent
  play for short periods of time, parents will need
  to organize their child's day, schedule
  structured assignments, help with transitions
  between activities, and provide necessary
  scaffolding and encouragement. Create structure.
  Children need predictability in their days just
  like adults do. Also, consistency and routine
  help children develop and learn. Through
  repetitive routines (eg, bath time), children
  learn about sequence (what comes first, next,
  last), build vocabulary and conceptual knowledge
  (eg, wet, slippery, faucet, drain ) and develop
  autonomy (obtaining their own towel or cleaning
  bath toys on their own).

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• Check with teachers. If your child's preschool
  teacher is available, it may be helpful to
  schedule a time to check in with him or her and
  discuss suggestions for specific activities. If
  your student receives additional services, try
  contacting providers to see if they can suggest
  ways she can help continue treatment and maintain
  gains at home. Talk to your child. Almost any
  activity that a preschooler participates in
  provides an opportunity to talk, introducing new
  vocabulary as well as shapes, colors, sizes, and
  numbers. Serve and return interactions, or the
  verbal and nonverbal reciprocal exchange that
  takes place between a child and her caregiver,
  also facilitate attachment and a sense of self.
  Current projects. Projects, which can include
  coloring, building, sorting, or sensory play
  (such as a water table or sandbox) are great
  opportunities for your child to experience your
  full attention, which helps reinforce a sense of
  importance.

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• Commenting, reflecting and praising your child's
  work gives them a sense of accomplishment and
  self-esteem, and praising your child's effort
  helps with the development of determination.
  Generate unstructured games. Independent play is
  very important to encourage creativity, problem
  solving and autonomy. Offer your preschooler a
  variety of art supplies (crayons, markers, chalk,
  finger paints), building materials (blocks,
  Magna-Tiles, Legos) or pretend play props and let
  them build their own craft or game . If they run
  out of ideas or materials, offer a new material
  and see if they can switch to a new way of
  playing on their own.

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• How to structure the day
• While it is not necessary (or realistic) during
  this COVID-19 crisis to create a strict,
  regimented schedule, having a general pattern
  for the day will help relieve stress for you and
  help your child feel safe. The following advice
  can help you create a schedule
• Wake up at the same time, change from pajamas to
  real clothes (whatever that means to you), and
  eat breakfast at the normal time
• Play a variety of games in succession throughout
  the day.
• Build regular breaks into the schedule, which
  should include opportunities for exercise and
  free play
• Eat dinner together as a family and use that time
  as an opportunity to talk about the day and solve
  problems together

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• Types of play that support learning in children
  from 3 to 5 years old
• When considering how to fill your child's day,
  it's helpful to consider the different types of
  play that help support different areas of their
  development
• Constructive play blocks, Magna-Tiles, Legos,
  building a fort, coloring and crafts.
• Physical Play Run, Jump, Hide and Seek, Simon
  Says, Musical Chairs
• Pretend play dress up, dolls, cooking, action
  figures, modified guess, guess (e.g. have your
  child act like an animal and guess what they are)
• Sensory play sand table, water play, finger
  painting, putty, baking bread
• Music game listen to music and children's songs,
  play musical instruments, sing
• Outdoor play nature walk, pick flowers, identify
  objects or flowers when they come out
• Reading time read aloud and quietly with books

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• screen time
• Under normal circumstances, we recommend limiting
  screen time (the American Academy of Pediatrics
  and the World Health Organization suggest no more
  than one hour for children ages 2-5, ideally
  while watching alongside a caregiver). During the
  COVID-19 crisis, screen time can be incorporated
  into a balanced activity diet and should be used
  strategically, such as when you need less
  attention from your child (such as when you cook
  dinner, work, or help sibling with school work).
  For a list of free, accessible online resources,
  download our guide 'Remote Learning Resources for
  Families' from the Child Mind Institute, which
  includes educational programming, suggestions for
  movement breaks, museum visits, book reading
  times, and more. plus.

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• How to Build Independence in Preschoolers
• During the preschool years, children begin to
  truly develop their sense of independence. This
  is immensely important in building confidence and
  a sense of self. Ways you can encourage
  independence while at home in the COVID-19 crisis
  include Structure the day. Just like adults,
  when children can anticipate their day, they are
  better equipped to take responsibility. Start
  small. Before going out, for example, your child
  can put on his own hat and get his shoes out of
  the closet. Let your child choose. Involve them
  in choices, like what to wear. This does not mean
  that they have free rein. Provide 2-3 options and
  then praise their great ability to make a
  decision!

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• Let your child help you. Children love to help!
  When you allow your child to help, even if it
  takes her longer to do things, you build her
  confidence and give her the opportunity to learn
  something new. Let your child solve problems. Let
  your children try difficult things and solve
  (small) problems on their own. Wait until they
  ask for help or assist only to take them to the
  next step in a task. You can acknowledge that
  something is difficult and let them know you're
  proud by offering praise for trying something on
  their own or for the first time.Assign chores to
  your child. Simple chores like picking up toys or
  putting laundry in the basket allow your child
  reasonable responsibility, and those chores also
  help maintain routine and structure throughout
  the day.

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• NAME NAVA BHARATH NATIONAL SCHOOL
• Address Sathy Road, Annur, Coimbatore-641653
• Mobile [phone] 99997
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