Start your child in preschool at age 2
Why Preschool at Age 2?
Did you know your child can start preschool at Red Bridge Early Childhood center at 2 years old? Some parents might think this age is too young for preschool, but it’s a wonderful age to start. Below are 6 reasons to start preschool at 2 years old.
Support. At Red Bridge Early Childhood Center, our priority is to teach children that they are safe, cared for and supported. For many of the students this is their first time away from their caregivers. Children learn that the teachers will take care of them and that their parents will return.
Time. While they don’t understand the concept of time at this age, we often tell our students “Mommy will be back at 1:00.”, so the children begin to learn that they can have fun at school until their caregivers return.
Socialization. Another reason to start your child in preschool at the age of 2 is to help with socialization. Learning how to make friends, be part of a group, and work together are lifelong skills your 2 year old will learn. Throughout the preschool day, children work on sharing, language skills, playing with others, and more. Not only are they learning to socialize with children their age, but they get to interact with older kids at recess, music and more. As you can imagine, seeing the “big kids” is cool when you’re little! They also learn how to interact with teachers and other adults.
Routine. Most children love a routine and thrive with that consistency. At preschool, they learn the rhythm of the day including circle time, recess, lunch time, music, Gym Jam, class, etc. While there are occasions when our schedule might change, we aim to be consistent so students know what to expect each day. This helps them feel safe and confident.
Independence. At Red Bridge Early Childhood Center, we encourage independence on day one of preschool. Two-year-olds are very capable and thrive in preschool settings. For example, putting away lunch and water bottles at the start of each day, placing backpacks in their own cubbies, opening their lunchbox at lunch time, cleaning up after lunch and more. They take pride in their independence as they figure out how to manage things on their own in the classroom.
Fun! In our 2’s classes we want them to have fun!!! We want their very first school experience to be one of fun, safety, growing and learning. We love our job and getting to know the children throughout the school year. It’s so fun to see them grow physically, emotionally and in so many other ways.
Interested in enrolling your 2 year old at Red Bridge Early Childhood Center? Call today!
