Connection plays an important role in a child’s overall development. It helps them create positive relationships with peers and adults and learn to communicate and develop strong social skills. This results in a strong sense of belonging not just within a classroom but also throughout their community and beyond.
While connection does happen naturally in a child care setting, it’s crucial to create and maintain an environment where connections can truly thrive and make a lasting impression.
At Kiddie Academy®, we prioritize lessons and experiences that give children the opportunity to practice verbal, nonverbal, and written communication. This instills important characteristics like empathy, compassion, and can even help inspire collaborative play as children get older. It also allows children to build resilience and learn conflict resolution that can be applied later in life.
The connections children make with others and the world around them teaches them how to become good leaders. It inspires them to build relationships, strengthening their social-emotional development, and work through challenges in a healthy way. By prioritizing connection in the classroom, children can feel better prepared for the future.
