{"id":186,"date":"2022-09-22T04:43:26","date_gmt":"2022-09-22T04:43:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chrysaliskids.com\/blog\/?p=186"},"modified":"2025-02-05T07:39:43","modified_gmt":"2025-02-05T07:39:43","slug":"early-childhood-education-how-does-it-influence-child-development-in-the-later-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chrysaliskids.com\/blog\/early-childhood-education-how-does-it-influence-child-development-in-the-later-years\/","title":{"rendered":"Early Childhood Education: How Does It Influence Child Development In The Later Years"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A child&#8217;s brain develops moment by moment through the experiences they gain from interactions with their surroundings. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Child development<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">studies<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">suggest that around <\/span><b>one million neural connections form swiftly in the brain during the early years<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014a phenomenon that is unlikely to occur later. Therefore, activities like <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">art<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">roleplay<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> free play<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">music<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dance<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, etc., engage young minds and set the foundation for learning, behaviour, socio-emotional and mental well-being throughout life. Having said that, <\/span><b>early childhood education<\/b><b> delivered at home and in preschool makes a critical difference to an individual&#8217;s brain development<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Benefits Of <\/b><b>Early Childhood<\/b> Education<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><b>Building Socio-Emotional Skills<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As caregivers, we understand the importance of \u2018socialisation\u2019 and that it has its roots in the early years. We all want to give our children a safe environment away from home where they can <\/span><b>meet other people<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>establish new friendships<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Socio-development activities (E.g., <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Group discussions<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">singing<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">storytelling<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> reading<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">drama<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, etc.) allow children to <\/span><b>understand different emotions and perspectives<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>break out of their shells<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>develop confidence<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>freely communicate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> their thoughts &amp; ideas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><b>Ensuring Mental &amp; Physical Well-being<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Warm, safe, and nurturing childhood experiences allow children to <\/span><b>grow mentally &amp; physically<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>think clearly<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>learn new skills<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>develop an emotional outlook<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on life. The company of good friends, encouraging words from adults and good-quality <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">early childhood education<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> sets the <\/span><b>foundation of important moral value<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">s like <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sharing<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cooperation<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gratitude<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">empathy<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, etc., which help them grow into ethical, responsible, and mentally healthy adults. It also helps children easily <\/span><b>achieve major developmental milestones<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. E.g., <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">jumping<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">running<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">writing<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">drawing<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">speaking<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">identifying objects<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">solving problem sums<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><b>Enhancing Imagination &amp; Creative Expression<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Observation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>discovery<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>experimentation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>sensory experiences <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are major aspects of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">child development<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that take place during the early years. When children get time and space to <\/span><b>explore their curiosity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>observe their surroundings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>experiment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with the resources available, their power of imagination develops without restraints. Quality preschool programmes offered at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chrysaliskids.com\/pre-school-in-whitefield-bangalore\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">top preschools in Bangalore<\/span><\/a> <b>indulge toddlers in creative activities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (like <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">art &amp; craft<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">recitation<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">elocution<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">drama<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, etc.), to help hone their creative skills. By encouraging and appreciating children in their creative pursuits, we can develop strong creative expression skills that could come in handy in their future workplace.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><b>Fostering Lifelong Learning Skills<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experts like James Heckman (an economist) suggest that with appropriate early academic interventions, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.startearly.org\/why-early-childhood\/\"><b>children are more likely to graduate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> high school by 25%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It also <\/span><b>increases their chances of pursuing higher education<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>earning 25% more wages<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> compared to others. Care and top-quality <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">early childhood education<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> help children <\/span><b>find solutions to long-standing injustices or complex problems<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and develop relevant professional skills to <\/span><b>find better employment opportunities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Engaging children in interesting academic activities like <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">riddles<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">STEM puzzles<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tracing<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tangrams<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">creative writing<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">maths problems<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, etc., <\/span><b>develops higher-order thinking skills<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in later years, which enable them to excel academically.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><b>Facilitating Holistic Child Development<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Holistic <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">child development<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> means the overall wellbeing of children (including <\/span><b>physical, mental, social, emotional, intellectual, academic<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>spiritual growth<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Young minds can develop holistically even when they&#8217;re engaged in a single activity. For instance, when preschoolers try having their meals with a spoon, they don&#8217;t just learn <\/span><b>how to manage their day-to-day activities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> but also develop fine and gross motor skills, self-esteem, and emotional intelligence. Activities like <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cooking<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">puppetry<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dress-ups<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">water play<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sand play<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">meditation<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">yoga<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">martial arts<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mindfulness exercise<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">s, etc., offered at the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">top preschools in Bangalore<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> create meaningful opportunities for children to grow holistically and <\/span><b>understand the world better<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Why Is It Important For Children To Have Proper Guidance In The Early Years?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>Einstein is the best example of how early childhood education works wonders for children&#8217;s future progress.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Despite experiencing delayed speech and other developmental challenges, a 5-year-old Einstein was engaged with a compass (by his father) and a violin (by his mother). These tools challenged both the rational and creative sides of his mind, strengthening his learning and critical thinking skills. Thus, establishing that <\/span><b>mentorship<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is important for creating a <\/span><b>conducive environment for learning<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>setting the right behavioural expectations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>giving scaffolded instructions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>helping children make positive choices<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &amp; <\/span><b>learn from their mistakes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Chrysalis Kids <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chrysaliskids.com\/\"> <b>top preschool in Bangalore<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that helps children develop holistically and prepares them for their higher education. Their <\/span><b>AwSTEM<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><b>ISP (Individual Support Program),<\/b> <b>Pre-CHAMPS<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>PUPA<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Prior Understanding of Pupil\u2019s Attributes&#8217; programmes are specifically designed to spark young ingenuity, as well as provide <\/span><b>individual support<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to students to bridge any learning gaps and foster a strong parent-teacher-child bond.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chrysaliskids.com\/contact\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get in touch to find out how we can help accelerate your child\u2019s growth<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A child&#8217;s brain develops moment by moment through the experiences they gain from interactions with their surroundings. Child development studies suggest that around one million neural connections form swiftly in the brain during the early years\u2014a phenomenon that is unlikely to occur later. 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