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Kindergarten stage
The kindergarten stage is of developmental importance for children as that transitional stage for them from the non-formal education stage to the formal education stage, and it constitutes a stage with important dimensions that involve great growth and development for children on more than one level, and it needs to direct attention towards children's development in terms of Emotional, intellectual, and physical by the best means and methods, without disregarding the value guidance for them, in order to ensure their readiness for the school stage . [1]
General characteristics of a child at this stage
Physical characteristics
Physically, children in kindergarten are distinguished by amazing physical development in conjunction with neurological development in the brain. So that the child is a small explorer due to the activity of his sensory organs, and the child usually resorts to using his hands to sense and develop the capabilities of the brain, in addition to that, he enjoys increasing control over body movements, especially the delicate movements, and it is mentioned that the child usually increases his chances of exposure to diseases during this period . [2]
Psychological characteristics
The age stage between 3-6 years, which falls within the kindergarten stage, is an important stage that can be described as the awareness period of the child , during which he is able to absorb all the impressions, knowledge and experiences that pass in front of him in the surroundings of his environment, as the child at this stage shows his tendency Towards specific activities, and its carrying capacity varies from one activity to another. [2]
Social characteristics
Children within this age group show the trait of selfishness, and their thinking revolves around the ego and private property, and from this standpoint, they learn and develop individually and independently of each other, and the need to provide communication opportunities for children at this stage, along with directing material instructions, and directing their ability to predict. [2]
What kindergarten assistants should know
The child needs at this stage of the follow - up by the assistants who are in kindergarten, and there is a set of guidelines that must make in their work, including the following: [3]
- Monitoring the child's development and learning according to what is expected within the different areas of development.
- Describe the child's development during this stage, by observing and documenting his or her performance and actions, with a process similar to gathering evidence; These assessments and information are then used to drive the child's development and learning.
- Arranging a meeting or meeting with the child's parents near the end of the year in kindergarten; To talk about the child's development and progress orally.
References
- ↑ "Kindergarten" , www.deped.gov.ph , Retrieved 8-4-2018. Edited.
- ^ A b v "To Preschool Kindergarten: 1 the Stage (3 - 6 Years)" , Www.isms.nsw.edu.au , Retrieved 8-4-2018. Edited.
- ↑ "Record of Development and Progress at kindergarten level" , www.curriculum.gov.mt , Retrieved 8-4-2018. Edited.
