The Importance of Preschool Friendships
The Importance of Preschool Friendships
Children's early years are, subconsciously, a wonderful time of learning new things.Preschool attendance can encourage and enhance children's relationships with their peers. During these precious early years they will learn about the give and take of friendships with other children as well as adults around them. These lessons in patience, sharing and give and take will continue to grow as they age and help them meet the social needs in life.
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Learning to accept and do what other children want to do is a huge step in the right direction. As they start to play with other children they will form friendships. This will lead to learning about sharing, taking turns, being patient and inclusive of everyone. They will also be exposed to the feelings of others and learn to have empathy in situations where a friend is crying or sad. By communicating back and forth with teachers and friends their communication skills will improve. Their imagination skills will also be bolstered as they plan specific rolls and play with friends. Slowly, they will be given little responsibilities to carry, for teachers and for friend groups in class.
HOW YOU CAN HELP!
Be aware of being a positive role model, showing children the right ways to interact with others.
ACTIVITIES TO DO WHEN FRIENDS COME AROUND:
Encouraging free play will be good for their independence and imaginations but you can also include one or two activities for them to participate in together.
HERE ARE A FEW SUGGESTIONS OF GREAT FRIENDSHIP BOOKS:
How Do Dinosaurs Play with Their Friends? - By Jane Yolen and Mark Teague
Friends - By Helme Heine
Share and Take Turns - By Sherri J. Meiners
As preschool children learn the importance of friendship and the ‘give and take’ of relationships, we as parents can support these skills by providing opportunities for children to experience all the aspects of friendship.
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