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The Positive Power of Friends at Play - FAS Tues/Thurs Class

As a Childhood Educator it is always rewarding to see the boys and girls individually learn through their exploration of experiences provided here at preschool.

However, I am equally amazed to watch the children creatively interact as their play become more imaginative and socially involved.

I have seen most of their classroom time move from parallel play to cooperative collaboration, showing great growth in valuable social skills such as sharing, turn taking and verbal negotiation, to name a few.

It is also incredible to see young children demonstrate compassion for each other in tangible ways such as retrieving a tissue for another friend, helping another child put on their jacket or helping to open or close a container at the group snack table.

These days of early learning alongside other children creates a firm foundation for enduring friendships and the first of many more opportunities for increased social experiences.

Until next time,

Lori




 
 
 
 



 

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