How Miss Sue's Increases Social Development

It is no secret that children love playtime -- but what about social development? Sure, it's not something that comes to mind (especially for a child), but playtime does develop this essential skill -- and especially through unstructured playtime at Miss Sue's! According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, free play time is essential to the cognitive, physical, social and emotional well-being of children and youth. Here are some reasons why unstructured plays a huge role at Miss Sue's

• Play promotes healthy development of the brain.
• Unstructured play helps children learn how to work collaboratively, to share, to negotiate, to resolve conflicts, and learn self-advocacy skills.
• When play is child-driven, children practice decision-making skills, move at their own pace, and discover areas of interest on their own.
• Free play time prepares your child to become a successful adult. They will learn how to be agile and adaptable during this time, shifting gears accordingly.
• Play offers parents a wonderful opportunity to engage fully with their children. It gives kids a chance to develop their social skills as they communicate with the people they are playing with.
• Play and unscheduled time that allows for peer interactions is an important component of social-emotional learning.
• Unstructured, child-driven, creative play protects against the effects of pressure and stress.

At Miss Sue’s Nursery School, our prime educational goal is the development of the whole child — socially, emotionally, physically and educationally. A multi-sensory, holistic approach to learning is provided through play, art, music and physical activities. To learn more about the school and give your child the best pre-k experience, give us a call at 516-938-0894.