Play-based learning at Waterstone College Preschool
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Play-based learning is a crucial element of a child’s development because it provides the freedom to think, express themselves, interact, and explore the world around them.
As adults, we often forget the importance of play, but studies have shown that it is essential for cognitive, social, and emotional development.
Waterstone College Preschool, a Curro Select School, has adopted a play-based, child-initiated learning approach in its enhanced preschool curriculum.
In this environment, young children are encouraged to play freely both indoors and outdoors, learning through doing at their own pace. Teachers guide children through skills development, but the children take the lead, and all learning occurs through play.
Janet Beyrooti, preschool curriculum manager at Curro Holdings, emphasises the method behind play-based learning. She explains activities like transferring sand into a bucket or building a miniature city on a carpet help children develop essential skills such as hand-eye coordination, problem-solving, and creativity.
Beyrooti also highlights the importance of allowing children to experience things for themselves through play.
It means letting them make mistakes and learn from them.
Waterstone College Preschool is committed to providing children with a high-quality early childhood education that is both fun and educational by providing children with a safe and supportive environment to play.
Waterstone College Preschool invites parents and guardians to witness the play-based learning in action. Every day is an open day at Waterstone College Preschool and the school invites parents and guardians to book their personalised tours.
Call them on 087 286 8343.
