Why The Early Years Are Critical in Child Development - The Little Gym
Why The Early Years Are Critical in Child Development
The Little Gym Harpenden shared why the early years are critical in child development.
When children are born we are all told about the various milestones they’ll hit. We are encouraged to help our little ones develop these milestones but given very little guidance as to why they matter. In a recent survey for the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood, it was found that only 17% of participants recognised how crucial those years from birth to the age of 5 really are. Here at The Little Gym Harpenden we are passionate about child development and aim to educate parents and the wider community alike on the importance of our little ones early years.
But why are the first 5 years so important?
Well, though no two children develop at the same rate, there are particular timelines in which certain milestones are reached. During the first five years of life, children’s brains develop at a rate faster than at any other time in their lives thereafter. In this time their brains are developing connections and the foundations for learning, health and wellbeing are laid out!
We can often get caught up in the physical milestones of children’s early years from rolling over; to crawling; to standing and then walking, but their social and emotional development is extremely important in this stage too! Not only are they reaching new and amazing physical heights, but they are forming and developing their own unique personalities, which go on to shape how they might thrive in life.
So how do we aid in your child’s growth and development?
Here at The Little Gym, we understand the importance of those first 5 years and through our Programme we encourage multi- faceted learning that doesn’t just aid development but encourages and pushes it. From our Bugs classes to our Good Friends, we create a warm and nurturing environment where children can explore and express themselves all whilst having fun. We build confidence, fine and gross motor skills, introduce structure, foster independence, and create HUGE smiles.
This world is ever developing and changing and, as a result, education must develop and change with it. We at The Little Gym know how important it is for this generation of children to have all the necessary tools to embark on life in this fast paced and challenging society. We make sure our kids grow in confidence and ability so they can face challenges in a way only Little Gym Kids can!
As your children approach other milestone's such as nursery or school, we become their safe space and familiar faces amongst all the chaos and change. Our programme supports their schooling with the building blocks and foundation for higher learning.
Having a fun and creative outlet like The Little Gym can improve your child's social and physical development, attention span, confidence and ability to follow instruction. We are some of their first introductions to structure and organised activity which makes their transitions into nursery and school that much easier on them. The Little Gym is child focused and fundamentally full of fun! So if you're already a member or thinking of joining us, we thank you for taking the necessary steps to brightening your child's future!
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