What is the value of pre-kindergarten? Why do parents send their child to school before they are five? These may be questions that you ask when considering the option of pre-kindergarten for your child. It can be hard to send your child to school at such a young age.
Pre-Kindergarten is a great sneak peek into kindergarten. This setting offers a chance for children to get comfortable in a classroom before entering elementary school. Simple tasks that can’t be modeled at home can be learned in the classroom – asking to use the bathroom, learning the name of another child, waiting your turn while others go first, and knowing how to stand in a line are just a few examples.
Pre-Kindergarten also offers an academic edge for children. Learning about numbers, letters, and shapes before kindergarten allows the students to walk into kindergarten with a solid base. Knowing these basics allows the child to be a step ahead instead of walking into a world of all new things. Having knowledge of these kindergarten skills will also lead to greater comfort and self-confidence.
Gross and fine motor skills are worked on through tasks such as holding a pencil, using scissors, and building with blocks. Social and emotional growth occurs through working with other children and adjusting to the routine of arrival and dismissal. The pre-kindergarten setting helps children adjust to new routines, work with different learning styles, and become familiar with vocabulary used in school.
Bethel Church Preschool feels that confidence, academics, and overall growth during pre-kindergarten are of great value in giving your child a solid foundation. Our half-day program gives children the skills needed, while also giving families a little more time to spend together before elementary school begins.
If you have a child who could benefit from a pre-kindergarten class, let us know! Information for registration is available now! Email bethelchurchpreschool@gmail.com or call 724-225-3612 for more information!
