The child goes to the school of early development
The phenomenon is quite new, but among parents it is already quite popular. Usually in such centers, classes are held with children from 1.5 years, but some offer lessons for 6-month-old babies. In the program: development of the emotional sphere, perception, memory, communication skills. In the early development centers, children are not only played, but also painted, molded, and musical classes - all of them are done in a form adapted for very young children. Recording to a well-known, well-reputed school comes to an end long before the beginning of classes.
What parents need to know
Of course, there will be undoubted benefit from changing the situation, from the opportunity to communicate with other parents and toddlers, especially for those moms and toddlers who spend most of their time at home, one on one with one another. And of course, the kid in this school will quickly get used to the team, which will make it easier for him to adapt in the kindergarten. But if you do not have the opportunity to visit the center of early development, it's okay. A child who lives in a family where he is given enough attention develops anyway, and no special classes are needed for this.
The child goes to the kindergarten
The first preschool institution appeared in 1837 in Germany. It was called exactly as it is now, a kindergarten. The founder and inspirer of such institutions for young children - the German teacher Friedrich Frobel - was a sensitive and poetic person. He compared children with flowers and believed that in every child nature had something beautiful and it would certainly bloom - you just need to create the necessary conditions. Comparing later "garden" and "nesadovyh" children, German educators concluded: organized leisure, joint games and classes most positively affect the ability of children to develop. In addition, the age at which children begin to attend kindergarten is very suitable for starting education. But the result will be determined only by what conditions are created for the child in the kindergarten and how well he feels there.
What parents need to know
The main thing from which the success of visiting the kindergarten will depend - teachers. For a kid it is very important how an adult who is with him is related to him. Kindness, warmth, support - this is the atmosphere in which a child can develop normally, learn and manifest his natural abilities. Come to the kindergarten several times at different times and see what happens there. Make sure that the teacher loves children, and everything else (like her merits in education, the length of work and professional category) is secondary. The best age to start visiting the garden is 3 years. At this age the child already has a wide range of interests, and independence has reached a level where there is no need for the constant presence of the mother.
The child goes to school
Even 10 years ago, even the phrase "school choice" was not. Most of the children went to schools attached to their area of residence and quietly studied there. In principle, even now you can do the same, but many parents have already started to make inquiries in a year or two in order to send their child to the best possible school. After all, secondary schools have become really different. There are simply schools, and there are specialized gymnasiums and lyceums, public and private, with regular programs and specialized ones. So it is necessary to approach the choice seriously.
What parents need to know
The school is the place where your child will receive basic knowledge and will spend quite a lot of time with the same people, under the same conditions. No wonder school is called the second home. So you should choose it like a house: to be good in all senses. What matters?
- Social composition. You do not have to ask uncomfortable questions like: "Tell me, which children do you learn from your parents?". You will see and feel everything yourself if you just go to school to start your studies and watch the parents who brought their offspring to school.
- Fundamentality of knowledge. Any school is happy to boast of its achievements in the field of knowledge, if, of course, they are. You directly in the hall will see the diplomas of students for occupied places in olympiads and contests, as well as a summary of admissions to universities in a few years.
- Pedagogical composition. Of course, it is better if teachers have work experience and qualification categories. But human qualities are still no less significant and weighty. For the first-graders it is especially important to choose the first teacher kind, sincere and cordial.
- Attitude towards students. In a good school from the threshold, one feels that children are loved here. Security, school cafeteria, medical center, library, studios and mugs, sporting events - all in order for the children to be comfortable, not for reporting. Teachers and the director usually know most of the students by their names, they are friendly when they meet, they are correct and polite in relations, even in blatant cases.