Independence is an important aspect of a child’s development. It improves self-confidence and helps to develop both communication and problem-solving skills.
This month’s blog here at Little Steps Day Care looks at promoting independence at nursery. For more details, contact our team in Renhold on 01234 889518.
Develops Teamwork & Leadership
At nursery, your children are provided with plenty of activities to help encourage leadership and develop their teamwork and communication skills. There are many opportunities to be responsible and help promote independence. Examples include putting away toys and games. Having the responsibility to tidy up teaches children to look after items.
Independence is essential in a child’s development. It helps them to prepare for their future. Nursery is a safe space to learn these skills as children know that there is always an adult available to help.
Increases Confidence
Children are given the opportunity to solve problems through a wide range of activities at nursery. Solving problems will help improve their self-confidence, especially when they manage to find a suitable solution.
The most important take from this is that they don’t have to find the correct answer straight away. Trial and error should be encouraged.
What Are the Benefits?
Some benefits of developing independence include:
- Self-Reliance
- Helping Others
- Self-Motivation
- Decision Making
- Listening to Others
- Patience
- Resilience
Learning self-reliance and developing awareness towards others will also improve their social interactions. Improving decision making skills and practicing patience encourages children to work more harmoniously together.
With the freedom to make some decisions, children will feel more accomplished, and their confidence will increase. This can improve their motivation.
About Our Nursery
Our nursery is a fantastic environment which enables your children to be free and learn at their own pace. At Little Steps Day Care, we believe it’s important to encourage them to embrace their individuality and learn whichever way is most effective to them.
We are OFSTED and National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) registered.
Contact Parkfield Nursery
For more information about the importance of promoting independence at nursery, contact Little Steps Day Care. Call us in Renhold on 01234 889518 or 07340 956 133. Alternatively, you can send us a message via the contact form. You will receive a prompt response.
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