Promoting Independence at Nursery 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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