Kindergarten is a major milestone in many children’s lives and marks the beginning of their elementary school journey. For parents, this transition from preschool to kindergarten can feel scary and overwhelming, and it’s natural to wonder how prepared and well-equipped your child will be to make this leap. Here are a few key ways the preschool programs at Heaven’s Elect Christian Learning Center set your child up for success as they transition to kindergarten classes:
Social Skills
One of the key components of kindergarten readiness is a child’s ability to interact with peers and teachers with developmentally appropriate social skills. Preschool is an excellent “trial run” for the social expectations of kindergarten, offering your child the opportunity to learn essential social skills like sharing, taking turns, working in groups, and problem-solving. Learning these skills early on sets your child up for healthier and more beneficial social relationships as they grow older!
Cognitive Development
Many consider kindergarten to be a child’s first introduction to formal academic learning, and preschool is an essential time to begin developing early childhood learning skills to make this transition a bit easier. During preschool programs, children are introduced to play-based learning, early literacy skills, and vocabulary comprehension to set them up to excel in the more formal academic environment of kindergarten.
Structure & Routine
Having a regular routine is crucial for your child’s early childhood development, and as they transition into kindergarten being well-adjusted to structure can be massively beneficial. During preschool programs, the team at Heaven’s Elect ensure that children are introduced to regular and scheduled mealtimes, play times, and activities to help them begin adjusting to the concept of time management and consistency, ensuring they are better equipped to handle the schedule expectations of kindergarten.
Independence
Fostering age-appropriate independence is a core element of your child’s childcare journey, and it starts early! In preschool, children are encouraged to make their own choices, solve problems, and take control of their own personal needs (washing hands, cleaning up after themselves, etc.). These early introductions to independence help your child to develop confidence and a stronger sense of self that benefits them in their kindergarten year and beyond.
Preschool is more than simply a steppingstone in your child’s early development – it’s a crucial phase of development that teaches core concepts, skills, and competencies that set your child up for success for their entire academic journey. Choosing the passionate and experienced preschool team at Heaven’s Elect ensures both you and your child are well-equipped to handle the challenges and transitions of moving from preschool to kindergarten.
Heaven’s Elect Christian Learning Center is a Non-denominational Christian childcare center fully licensed by the state of Michigan. Our Midland childcare center has been serving the community since 2000. Please contact us at heavenselect.com.