It goes without saying that an early start in education is inevitable during this age and time. When it comes to enriching your child’s childhood, academics should not be the only thing to focus on. Childhood is also the perfect time to bring out the best in your child – a talent or skill that will enrich their lives and bring new meaning to their world, for, after all, that’s what enrichment classes are for.
There are many, many types of classes to choose from, so your job as a parent is to choose something you believe would help in the development of your child, keeping in mind his interests and any obvious natural talents.
But there are so many out there: Which do I pick?
Enrichment programmes are divided into two categories; academic and additional-curricular. Academic enrichment programs offer classes for English as well as other languages such as Arabic, French, Japanese and Mandarin, as well as Mathematics and Science classes. The additional curricular programme consists of classes such as music, arts & crafts, theatre, culinary, public speaking, yoga, swimming, etc. There are even enrichment classes that are offered to babies as young as six months! In any case, involve your child in your decision – Choose a programme that would suit your child’s personality and natural talents.
Reasons to enrol your child in an enrichment class:
- Interacting made fun – Children as young as the age of two who attend an enrichment centre or playschool seem to be able to communicate with others better and faster as enrichment classes allow them to interact with other kids as well as adults.
- They’ll learn a new language quicker than ever – Enrichment classes enable young children to pick up a new language easily, for they absorb new words faster at a young age.
- Good use of your weekend – Parents who have already enrolled their children in a preschool need not worry about enrichment classes interrupting their little one’s study time for there are also weekend classes available.
- Nurturing what nature has given them – Does your child love to sing and dance? Or perhaps junior enjoys scribbling and doodling? Enrichment programmes such as music or art classes will help such children dig deeper into themselves and execute them in a way that would help develop those natural talents.
- You’ll know your child’s progress – Educators at enrichment centres note the progress that children make and parents will be updated on their children’s development. This will keep parents aware of how their children are progressing.
