How Kindergarten Helps Children Take on More Responsibility.

1. What responsibilities do children typically start to take on at Green Grass Nursery’s Kindergarten level?

At Green Grass Nursery children begin to develop basic responsibilities that help them build independence, social skills, and confidence. Children learn to wash hands, tidy up after meals and use the toilet with minimal assistance. Additionally they learn to follow simple classroom routines and rules, such as lining up, sitting for story time and waiting for their turn. These responsibilities foster independence and create a foundation for more advance skills as they grow.

2. Can you describe some of the class room activities that foster independence and responsibilities in young children?

In Green Grass Nursery we focus on practical tasks and self-care as well which includes. Visual charts to guide children in order to put away bags and pictures of themselves are places on the shoe racks this makes it easy for children to identify where to place their shoes. We encourage children to open their boxes during snack time and eat independently as well which definitely fosters independence. After playing with toys children are encourages to tidy up scattered items and put it in their proper place. Teachers set up materials so the children can freely choose what they want to create, these activities not only encourage independence but also help children develop confidence and the most important is gives a child a sense of responsibly they carry beyond the classroom.

3. How do teachers at Green Grass Nursery model responsibilities for young children?

Teachers at Green Grass Nursery model responsibilities through their language, actions and interaction with children creating a learning environment that reinforces positive behaviour and routines. We demonstrate how to listen, share and wait patiently. Teachers use praise and encouragement to acknowledge responsible behaviour, such as putting away toys or helping peers. Teachers show pride and enthusiasm in classroom roles such as sharing toys, patiently waiting for your turn making these roles seem valued and important. By consistently modelling this behaviour teachers create a foundation that encourages young children to adopt similar behaviour that helps them grow.

4. Are there any specific milestones or skills related to responsibility that your kindergarten programme focuses on?

First and foremost Green Grass Nursery focuses on encouraging children to independently manage personal tasks like dressing up, voicing out when the toilet is required and putting away your stuff after meal times. Teaching children to express feelings with words, sharing, turn taking and building up confidence by speaking and listening to peers perspectives. Further we also focus on teaching children to take pride in their work by displaying it and discussing what they have learnt. We make sure these milestones are achieved, so that by the end of the academic year children have a strong foundation and are well prepared for more structured environment in later grades.

5. How do you involve parents in reinforcing responsibilities at home? Do you share resources or tips with them?

In Green Grass Nursery we work hand in hand with parent. The teachers share updates on classroom responsibilities and millstones. We use verbal communication and also share daily updates of children through the Parent Application. The teachers provide observations which include all the areas of development of children. We also provide monthly Newsletter updates which include tips for reinforcing skills at home as well. Teachers also discuss each child’s progress during parent teachers meeting too.

6. What positive outcomes have you observed in children who actively take on responsibility in kindergarten?

Children who actively take on responsibly in kindergarten definitely are more independent and can manage tasks on their own such as self-care activities, organizing belongings and following routines. Children definitely improve on social skills such as helping peers, taking turns and working in teams. Responsibility encourages children to think independently and solve small problems which strengthens their ability to make decisions and develop critical thinking. By understanding and respecting class routines and rules responsible children exhibit greater self-discipline. These positive outcomes lay a foundation for success in academic areas.