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10. Early identification of development delays

Developmental delays are common in childhood, occurring in 10%–15% of preschool children. Global developmental delays are less common, occurring in 1%–3% of preschool children. Developmental delays are identified during routine checks by the primary care physician or when the parent or preschool raises concerns. Assessment for developmental delay in primary care settings should include a general and systemic examination, including plotting growth centiles, hearing and vision assessment, baseline blood tests if deemed necessary, referral to a developmental paediatrician, and counselling the parents. It is important to follow up with the parents at the earliest opportunity to ensure that the referral has been activated. For children with mild developmental delays, in the absence of any red flags for development and no abnormal findings on clinical examination, advice on appropriate stimulation activities can be provided and a review conducted in three months’ time.

9. Behavioral and moral development

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Ages and Stages: As part of social and emotional growth, a child’s moral development begins at birth. Early, caring experiences create trust, laying the foundation for positive relationships in the future. That foundation for ethical behavior with others builds over the first five years, as a child’s sense of justice and understanding of right and wrong behavior grows. Parents and other caregivers are crucial to this process. How can you help your child develop moral “intelligence” from birth? Here are some ideas: Ages 0-1: Infants learn right from wrong through experience. When a baby is hungry, wet, or lonely, it feels bad, uncomfortable, scary and “wrong.” When adults offer care and nurturing, it feels good and “right.” By promptly responding to a baby’s basic needs, including holding, singing, reading, and speaking from the start–along with feeding and changing–parents and caregivers help infants bond and feel safe. Early, secure attachment impacts moral and other learning: B...

8.Enhance speech

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Speech, language, and communication are critical areas of development for children. They play a vital role throughout our lives, helping us to understand what is going on around us, communicate our basic needs and feelings, hold conversations, think and learn, develop relationships, solve problems, and more. They also support many other aspects of development, including cognitive, social, and literacy development. Research has found, however, that in some areas, more than 50% of children entering reception have language levels below what is expected for their age. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, this statistic has likely worsened as language development has regressed for many children, leaving them behind their peers. Both parents and early years workers could play a significant role in helping to improve children’s language development and outcomes. To aid you in doing this, in this article we will cover the stages of normal language development, why it is so import...

7. Brain development

Children's brains are influenced by both their genes and their environment. Babies are born ready to learn, with more than one million neural connections forming every second during the first few years of life. The early years are important, as how the brain grows is strongly influenced by what's happening in a child's environment and their interactions with the people around them. Vision and hearing pathways develop first, followed by early language skills and higher cognitive functions. A child's vocabulary often quadruples between ages two and four. These connections become more complex over time as children grow, and influence brain development to create positive learning behaviours from an early age.

6. Life-long learning

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Early childhood education experiences can have long-term effects on decision making and life choices into adulthood. These impacts were found in broad studies of the impact of early childhood education over time. However, studies also have indicated that the effects are most significant in children from high-poverty areas—significantly higher when compared to children from low-poverty areas: Children who participated in early childhood programs were less likely to experience grade retention during high school (across multiple studies). Students participating in early childhood programs were more likely to graduate from high school than their peers who didn’t participate in quality early education—80% and 60% respectively in the HighScope Perry Preschool Project (other similar rates from multiple studies). Adults who had high-quality early child education experiences had more positive social interactions and are more community focused (Abecedarian study). Adults who had quality ea...

5. Nurturing Creativity

Nurturing a child's natural curiosity is fundamental to developing their creative potential. Skilled teachers can guide and inspire children in their creative pursuit,providing valuable feedback and encouragement. Early education should allow children some freedom to explore their interests, helping them discover their passions and creativity. Storytelling, pretend play and imaginative exercises are common in early education helping children develop their imaginations. In addition, exposure to art ,musics and creative activities enhances a child's artistic and musical abilities, encouraging creative expression.

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3.Preparation for School

Preschool provides an opportunity to learn in a structured environment. Preschool helps children learn in a structured environment before they’re exposed to it on a daily basis in Kindergarten. They learn to share and follow instructions. They learn to raise their hand when they want to ask a question, take turns, and share the teacher’s attention. Preschool helps with social and emotional development. Kids need to be imaginative and socialize, because that’s what fosters creative and well-rounded people. Preschool provides children with the opportunity to learn how to interact and engage with others on a daily basis. Preschoolers smiling around a table Decades of studies have concluded one thing about early childhood education: Children who are enrolled in a preschool program are better prepared for elementary school than kids who are not.

2. Maintain health habits

Good habits are good traits that make a good person. These habits should be developed at a young age so that the kids can continue following them when they grow up. These healthy habits will make them good humans and will help them to develop life skills in the future. Common health habits are : Following a Routine.Children should be taught to follow a daily routine that encompasses all the activities ranging from studies to sleeping time. Following a routine helps children to become more disciplined. They will be able to finish all their jobs on time and develop organising skills. Bathing every day . Taking a bath every day is mandatory . Children love to play and ignore dirt. Dirt can cause skin problems and can make a child sick. Make bathing fun with toys so that kids can pick up this good habit. Physical Activities. This is one of the most important points on a list of good habits. Daily physical exercise is mandatory for physical and mental development. A kid who sweats in the fi...

1. Boosting Academic Performance

Research consistently shows that children participating in high-quality early childhood education programs demonstrate better academic performance throughout their schooling years. By building a strong foundation for literacy, numeracy, and other essential skills, early education equips children with the necessary tools to excel in formal education. Moreover, the social and emotional skills developed during early childhood education also contribute to better learning outcomes. Early childhood education plays a crucial role in developing literacy skills. Through activities like reading, writing, and storytelling, children are exposed to language-rich environments that promote vocabulary development, phonemic awareness, and reading comprehension. They learn to recognize letters, decode words, and become proficient readers. Numeracy skills, including number recognition, counting, and basic arithmetic, are also nurtured in early childhood education. Children develop a strong foundation i...

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