Social skills are important to learn in preschool rather than waiting for the child to go till primary school. One of the reasons older children may have difficulty in school is that they never really learned in preschool.
skills such as learning how to listen, nice talk, brave talk, taking turns, acceptance of multi-cultural differences, apologies, when to say please and thank you, how to speak in a group, helping each other, learning compassion and empathy.
How to Develop Social Skills in Preschoolers?
Respecting yourself and others
- using good manners
- cooperating
- sharing and taking turns
- being assertive
- being patient
- following directions and staying on task
- accepting differences and acknowledging rights
- no bullying, teasing or putdowns
- respecting all property
- no gossip or spreading rumours
- being kind in what you say and do
- treating people equally
- trying to make everyone feel special and happy
- being open to your and others’ feelings
Dr. Archana Khosla
Archana Khosla is a Doctor (in Ayurvedic Medicine) by profession and an Educationist by passion. She is the favorite of every child at Petals Kids, and is patient by nature. She's a Trained Montessori Teacher, Diploma in "Daycare Management, Certified "Parenting Coach" & "Play Therapist", Life-time member of "Early Childhood Association" (ECA).
Archana has been in the Child Care and Education field for more than 20 years. In line with Petals vision to achieve excellence in providing progressive education & care i.e., "Educate for your little flower". She strongly believes in continuous enhancement of her skills, as well of her team.