Social interaction should begin from an early age and is
crucial for the healthy development in children alongside setting them up for a
good start in life. If children have good social skills then this can help them
become more confident, happy people.
Social skills
Nursery encourages children's independence and
self-reliance. Learning to manage tasks on their own provides a great
confidence boost. Encouraging children whilst at Nursery to interact with their
environment and those around them is important in order for them to grow.
There are many building blocks needed to develop social
skills and we use these every day to interact and communicate with others. They
are vital in enabling an individual to have and maintain positive interactions
with others. Here we have listed a few common skills that are essential:
Confidence
Children need time, space, choice, risk and challenge to
develop their confidence skills. Through developing a positive sense in
themselves and others they will also gain confidence in their own abilities and
boost self-esteem.
Cooperation
Learning to cooperate with others is vital and cooperative
play brings children together whilst teaching them how to cope with failures
and challenges. Learning when it is appropriate to be competitive and
cooperative will be essential to your child's early learning development.
Listening
Listening is about really absorbing what someone else is
saying and much of learning in life depends on a child's ability to listen to
what they are being taught. It is a crucial component of healthy communication
and will become even more important as your child advances academically.
Communication
Expressing themselves and representing ideas, feelings, and
knowledge about the world is a key skill for your child. It is at the core of
reading, writing, math and science skills. Good communication with children
involves listening well and is essential for learning, play, and social
interaction.
Friendships
Friendship is important from an early age as by sharing
experiences, feelings and interacting with one another, children learn how to
meet the social needs of others and their own. For children, making friends is
a vital part of growing up and an essential part of their social and emotional
development. Building friendships at nursery gives children opportunities to
practice more advanced social skills, like problem-solving and conflict
resolution.
The experience a child receives early on provides the
foundation that will enable them to become enthusiastic lifelong learners.
The Importance Of Play
When children engage in play, they have to plan, create a
focus, and strive for a goal - all essential life and work skills. Play is very
important to the development of a child's self-confidence. The more they play
the more they will strengthen their conviction in their own abilities. The
experience of successful play boosts confidence and for young children, play is
important work.
Children grow, learn and investigate the world through
play.
Contact Parkfield Nursery
If you would like to speak to Parkfield Nursery or meet our team,
get in touch with us today. You will always receive a quick response and we can
organise a suitable time for you to visit. Call us on 01228
543034 or fill in our contact form to
make an enquiry. With Parkfield Nursery, you can be assured of fantastic
facilities and an incredible support system to offer all children the care they
need at a young age.
