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For children, preschool is a time of immense development and growth. As parents, you want to monitor and encourage their progress however you can. The following looks at some of the skills they should develop—both academically and socially—before they begin kindergarten.

4 Ways Your Child Matures During Preschool

1. Emotional Growth

As your child reaches three or four years old, they will begin to have a better understanding and control of their emotions. This can result in fewer temper tantrums—and more nuanced verbalization of how they are feeling as happy, sad, excited, scared, and angry all get further defined in their minds.

2. Communication

To fully understand and integrate into the world around them, children develop language skills very quickly. Sometime during preschool, your little one will begin reciting their name and age, using simple and complete sentences. Their speech will also become much clearer. This, combined with their growing ability to empathize with their peers, will make them also more prone to forming meaningful friendships and resolving problems verbally.

3. Coordination

preschoolYoung children are finding their balance and mastering more precise and complex movements. They should be able to kick and toss a ball, lean forward without falling over, ride a tricycle, jump, and go up and down stairs without help. In terms of finer movements, they should be capable of using safety scissors, writing capital letters, and drawing simple shapes.

4. Learning

Between their preschool and what they learn at home, kids should begin to grasp the basics of many subjects. These skills should include counting to ten, identifying colors, following simple instructions, and having a basic concept of time.

 

To help support your child through these early milestones, trust the professionals at Merry Manor School of Childhood. Serving families in the Lincoln, NE, area, this preschool and child care center offers a creative and engaging curriculum that facilitates mental, physical, emotional, and social growth. To set up a tour with a friendly staff member, call (402) 466-2215. Visit their website for detailed information about their available programs.

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