Our Objective
Sensory Play
At Darling Buds Preschool sensory plays a crucial role for all kinds of development. Sensory play plays an important role in a child’s learning and development. Much of our learning comes through our ability to use our senses to retain information.
Benefits of Sensory Play
* Helping children understand how their actions affect what’s around them.
* Supporting brain development, enhancing memory, complex tasks and problem solving.
* Developing fine motor skills through tactile play (useful when children want to hold a pen or use scissors for example).
* Supporting language development, communication and social skills.
* Enhancing memory and observational skills.
* Encouraging creative and independent thinking.
* Emotional regulation by providing a calming effect on children’s angry or anxious feelings.
* Some children may have a sensory sensitivity or need.
* Every child who has a sensory sensitivity is different, and their needs may change over time.
Fine and Gross Motor Activity
Fine motor skills involve small muscles which involve small muscles in the hands, fingers, lips, and tongue. While gross motor skills involves large muscles in the arms, legs, and torso. Both are important for a child's development and daily activities
Benefits of Fine Motor Skills
* Helps in grasping, drawing, writing, using scissors, and fastening buttons.
* Help children learn to manipulate small objects and write.
* Important for tasks like feeding oneself and turning pages.
Children with well-developed fine motor skills can learn to write and manipulate small objects more easily.
Benefits of Gross Motor Skills
* Helps in walking, running, jumping, throwing, and kicking.
* Important for everyday activities like walking, running, and throwing.
Gross Motor Skills help children develop coordination and control of their bodies
Development.
Mastering motor skills helps children develop cognitive functions like problem-solving, spatial awareness, and memory.
The process of developing motor skills stimulates neural pathways in the brain
Developmental, milestones.
Creativity
Creativity helps children develop their cognitive, emotional, and social skills. It allows children to engage their imaginations, which is crucial for developing innovative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Benefits of Creativity Play
* Creative play allows children to engage their imaginations, which is crucial for developing innovative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
* Creativity encourages children to think critically, explore different perspectives, and come up with innovative solutions, which strengthens their cognitive abilities and problem-solving skills.
* Encouraging creativity fosters a sense of curiosity and a willingness to explore new ideas and concepts, laying the groundwork for lifelong learning.
* When children are encouraged to be creative, they are more likely to enjoy the learning process and approach new challenges with a positive attitude.
Support Global Development
Early childhood education (ECE) at preschool is a global priority because it helps children develop the skills they need to succeed in school and in life.
Benefits of Global Development
* At preschool introducing children to diverse cultures and perspectives early on, they are more likely to grow up with an open mind and respect for others.
* We can support Global development through activities like Multicultural Exposure, Language development, Environment awareness, Empowering future leadership, Promoting Social changes and early foundation for global citizenship.
* Encouraging curiosity and critical thinking by asking open-ended questions and providing opportunities for exploration and discovery.
* Fostering intercultural awareness in young children can help to combat stereotypes and promote tolerance.
* By raising awareness about global issues and encouraging empathy, preschool program can inspire future generations to work towards positive change.
