Mini-Adults
KINDERGARTNER
Module 7
5 – 6 Years
Grown so fast…
At these ages, children are also increasingly able to understand and manage their emotions.
In the early elementary years, children are using more complex vocabulary and grammar. They make sense of their own feelings more and more, and learn better ways to describe experiences and express thoughts and feelings. This increasing ability to manage their thoughts and feelings also mean that they have a greater ability to follow instructions independently in a manner that would not be true of preschool or younger children. Parents can rely on their child’s growing cognitive abilities to use instructional approaches that depend on the child’s own independent discoveries, his/her use of alternative strategies for inquiry, and their greater persistence in problem solving.
They are growing in their ability to make mental representations, although they still have difficulty grasping abstract concepts without the aid of real-life references and materials. The following articles will give detailed insights into various aspects of development and the effective strategies to be used to support the optimal growth and learning.
We hope that the curated list of articles:
- Speak to you, putting into words the development you see occurring each day with children from birth.
- Support you in understanding and propagating effective practices of child development
- Make you better equipped to plan for intentional interactions with your child
- Strengthen your commitment to respectful, responsive & reciprocal relationships with your child
- Enhance your belief system around the individual nature of the developmental trajectory and the crucial role that family and context play in each child’s development
Psed
Physical Development
Communication & Language
Literacy
Math
Kindergartner
PSED
Cardinal
Chapter 7.1
Personal,Social,Emotional Development (PSED) in Kindergartener – An Introduction
PSED is everywhere and in every interaction, you have with your kindergartner. From answering to numerous questions, to supporting in his quest to carry out his chores like an adult to making him respect fellow child’s wants at play, are all part of supporting your child’s PSED.
Individuality
Chapter 7.2
Personal Development In Kindergarteners
Personality is a complex formation of human psychism (Leontiev, 1978) that comprises: cognitive capacities, emotions, will & character traits. A Kindergartner’s personality has matured enough to gauge varied possibilities, they become aware of the reasons for their conduct and are capable to actively dominate self behaviour.
Survival
Chapter 7.3
Social Development in Kindergarteners
Man is a social animal. A child eventually develops his/her own ways to get along with other children and adults. Demonstrates both demanding and cooperative behaviours. In doing so, parents play the part of role models- adults who show them how to be with others.
Security
Chapter 7.4
Emotional Development in Kindergarteners
Emotions are motivating and inhibiting, they can be thought about and manipulated, and in some cases may promote or interfere with the planning and execution of behavior. Across early childhood, emotions increasingly take on a social function—without emotional competence, social competence is difficult to achieve.
Happenings
Chapter 7.5
Enabling Environments for Kindergarteners
With the Kindergartners (Ages 5-6 yrs) the focus is now to engage them in activities that involve deeper learning and more structured skill-building activities, that will get them ready for formal school. A strong foundation for your child’s intellectual development that will help him/her through both acacdemic and life success.
Nudge
Chapter 7.6
Positive Relations with Kindergartener
Even though you start getting to reap the benefits of mindful parenting, you do not get to slack down. Things can get complicated, as your child is still in the process of shaping his/her characteristics. These are the foundation years for your child’s personality, life choices and overall behaviour.
Kindergartner
Physical Development
The Gains
Chapter 7.7
Physical Development in Kindergartener
Kindergarten is a big year for learning to do new things and for gaining skills; as motor-skills become important for acceptance and leadership. The age of 5 or 6 marks the beginning of your child’s formal schooling. You might soon have trouble keeping up with your budding offspring.
Co-ordination
Chapter 7.8
Kinds of Motor Development
For efficiency and effectiveness in body movement, all the parts of the body must work together harmoniously through physical activities and in this instance, sensory modalities like vision, touch, feel, some into play. It is vital that parents and other caregivers introduce any activity or healthy food in a positive and cheerful way.
Kindergartner
Communication & Language
Build-up
Chapter 7.9
Communication & Language with Kindergartener
Apart from rapid vocabulary expansion, by this age your child has also developed an understanding of the function and purpose of language. Trigger and spark conversation with your child throughout the day. Help and encourage your child to pick up new words or practice existing ones in fun, stimulating, and supportive environments.
Kindergartner
Literacy
The Unfolding
Chapter 7.10
Early Literacy for Kindergarteners
A research confirms that children’s language and literacy skills in preschool and in kindergarten are strongly related to later academic success. And of course the children’s vocabulary levels and background knowledge have a significant impact on their writing.
Expansion
Chapter 7.11
Supporting Early Literacy during Kindergarten years
Literacy should be something every child can genuinely enjoy learning. It is time to ditch the pen and paper for a while and intertwine this crucial skill into the way kids absorb without really trying. When they play…
Kindergartner
Math
Integration
Chapter 7.12
Math for Kindergarten
If introduced in the right way, early math can rewire your child’s brain for growth mindset, better problem solving and build positive attitude towards the most feared subject. Worry not! You do not need to be a rocket scientist, just a little change in the outlook and mindset would do the trick!