The proven benefits of reading to a child

READING TO VERY YOUNG CHILDREN IS NEVER A WASTE OF TIME!

Here are some of the proven benefits of reading to a child:

• ·         It’s the ultimate QUALITY TIME. Reading to children is probably the simplest, least expensive, and most pleasant way to bond with your young child. You get the luxury of cuddling while doing something as worthwhile as reading to a child!
• ·         It builds routine. Young children especially look forward to activities they can count on day to day. Reading for children who are difficult sleepers gets them into a routine that “tells” them when to relax and settle down for sleep.
• ·         It improves language and speech skills. Reading for children naturally makes us slow down and pronounce the words correctly and clearly. We also tend to use intonations to match the characters and story line, which makes young children pay more attention to our speech and words.
• ·         It builds an early love for reading. Reading to a child opens him up early to reading as a pleasurable activity. Especially with young children, who crave the cuddling and nurturing that comes with reading with children, their early love of reading will turn into a lifelong habit.
• ·         It builds early reading skills. Reading for children is optimized by pointing at words as they’re read aloud, which builds letter and word recognition well before even being introduced to a preschool program.
• ·         It has benefits for you as a parent too! Reading to children often gives a parent a much-needed break from what’s otherwise a hectic and sometimes frantic schedule. It can remind you how important it is to spend real time with your children. It even takes you back into the wonder of children’s stories and the simplistic and magical beauty of them. (Reading with children is as much about meeting your needs as theirs.)

Why children need Physical Education

1.     Why Children Need Physical Education

Physical education is an integral part of the total education of every child.

Quality physical education programmes are needed to increase the physical competence, health-related fitness, self-responsibility and enjoyment of physical activity for all children so that they can be physically active for a lifetime.

Physical education programs can only provide these benefits if they are well-planned and well-implemented.

Benefits of BUZZI BODIES:

Improved Physical Fitness ~ Improves children's muscular strength,                                                       flexibility, muscular endurance, body composition and cardiovascular endurance.

Skill Development ~ Develops motor skills, which allow for safe,                                                               successful and satisfying participation in physical activities.

Regular, Healthful Physical Activity ~ Provides a wide-range of                                        developmentally appropriate activities for all children.

Support of Other Subject Areas ~ Reinforces knowledge learned                                             across the curriculum, and serves as a lab for application of content                                                        in science, maths and social studies.

Self – Discipline ~ Facilitates development of student responsibility for health and fitness.

Improved Judgment ~ Quality physical education can influence moral development. Children have the opportunity to assume leadership, cooperate with others; question actions and regulations and accept responsibility for their own behaviour.

Stress Reduction ~ Physical activity becomes an outlet for releasing tension and anxiety, and facilitates emotional stability and resilience.

Strengthened Peer Relationships ~ Physical education can be a major force in helping children socialize with others successfully and provides opportunities to learn positive people skills. Especially during late childhood and adolescence, being able to participate in dances, games and sports is an important part of peer culture.

Improved Self-confidence and Self-esteem ~ Physical education instills a stronger sense of self-worth in children based on their mastery of skills and concepts in physical activity. They can become more confident, assertive, independent and self-controlled.

Experience Setting Goals ~ Gives children the opportunity to set and strive for personal, achievable goals.

Hi Folks!

Beyond Potential will be at the Future-Ed Expo at the Coca-Cola Dome from the 19-21 July!

Would love to see you there! Come and chat to us about Enriched Education for your children or your school!

We are at stand B7 near the main entrance.

Hope to see you there!

http://www.future-ed.co.za/