Soft Skills - Preparing Learners For The Hard World.
It’s no longer content-based knowledge that will prepare our children for the future.
As the founder of Creative Gardens , I have long believed that teaching soft skills to young children is far more important than a traditional content-based approach to learning.
When most people think of a preschool education, they likely imagine children learning the basics of reading, writing, and arithmetic. While these fundamental skills are certainly important, they are not the only things that children need to learn in order to be successful in school and in life.
At Creative Gardens, we place a strong emphasis on teaching children the soft skills that will serve them well as they grow and mature. These include things like communication, cooperation, problem-solving, and emotional intelligence.
Communication skills are crucial for children to learn from a young age. Children need to be able to express themselves clearly and effectively in order to get their needs met, form relationships with others, and ultimately succeed in life. At Creative Gardens, we teach children the basics of communication through activities like show-and-tell and group discussions.
Cooperation is another key soft skill that we teach at our preschool. Children need to learn how to work well with others in order to succeed in school, in the workplace, and in life in general. We teach children how to cooperate through activities like group projects and games that require teamwork.
Problem-solving is a skill that is essential for children to learn at a young age. Children need to be able to identify and solve problems in order to be successful in school and in life. We teach children problem-solving skills through activities like puzzles and brain teasers.
Emotional intelligence is also key for children to learn from a young age. Children need to be able to understand and manage their own emotions in order to be successful in school and in life. We teach children emotional intelligence through activities like emotional regulation and mindfulness.
Teaching soft skills to young children is essential for their overall development and success in life. At Creative Gardens, we believe that by focusing on these skills in addition to traditional content-based learning, we are giving our students the tools they need to thrive in the modern world