Stimulating Kids' Intellects at Day Nurseries
When children are in day care facilities, it’s important that activities are planned that stimulate intellect, with an emphasis on preschool curriculum for young kids and teaching that supports the lessons that older children are pursuing in their regular education. Early learning is vital for children, who are developing interests and habits that they will take throughout their academic careers, so all centres should have a good supply of books and other learning materials available to children of all ages.
Stimulating Activities for Babies and Toddlers
Babies benefit a great deal from one-on-one attention, with caregivers talking to them, holding them in positions that allow them to view the world around them, singing, and reading books. Even when they are too young to understand the words, studies support the notion that babies who are read to and sung to become earlier readers than their peers, so introducing infants to the pleasures of books is truly a gift for their future intellectual development.By the time that they are toddling, young children are likely to have a few favourite songs and stories that they will request over and over. Indulging their preferences can help them to continue their affection for the written word, as well as letting them know that their caregivers value them enough to pay attention to their requests.
One of the easiest and most effective ways to stimulate intellect is to engage children in conversations, even when they have very limited vocabularies. Early learning has very little to do with “formal” education and is more about encouraging children’s natural curiosity. Using descriptive language (“Look at the big red truck!”) and encouraging kids to utilise all of their senses will help them to be ready for the education that follows.