I don't know if it's the arrival of the second child era. Nowadays, various early education institutions have swept across major cities, including those that focus on physical exercise, those that focus on cultivating children's sensory systems, and those that specialize in developing children's living abilities. Going to early education institutions to attend early education classes can indeed be a choice for children's early education, especially now that children in cities live in commercial housing instead of traditional courtyards or alleys, and there is a lack of playmates. Going to early education institutions can also help children get to know and interact with each other more, which is beneficial for their social development. But how should parents choose among the numerous and dazzling early education institutions? Today, let's uncover the secrets of selection.
Teaching philosophy
By using promotional materials from early childhood education institutions, we can understand whether their educational philosophy respects the development of children's personalities, whether they have a solid theoretical foundation and long-term educational practice experience.
Word of mouth situation
Parents should not blindly believe advertisements. Instead, they can go to major parenting forums to see what some parents who have been attending classes for a long time have to say. Their experience is particularly important.
Hardware facilities
Hardware facilities should prioritize the safety of children, such as whether the table corners are rounded, whether early education equipment is regularly inspected, and the space should not be too crowded. Also pay attention to lighting, cleanliness of the bathroom, and frequent disinfection of toys.
Faculty strength
As the teachers who teach parents and children are the center's teachers, the level of teaching staff is very important. Almost every early childhood education institution will hire some experts as consultants for their center to put on a facade, but these experts may not personally participate in teaching. Parents should pay more attention to the level of teachers in class. We can ask a few professional questions or communicate about our child's current development characteristics to preliminarily judge whether the teacher meets your expectations.
Course Design
Generally, early education institutions have trial classes, where parents usually accompany their children to class. In the course, you should particularly observe the child's performance during the trial class, whether they show interest or are happy; Check if the structure design of the course is reasonable and if it is too rushed; The role of teachers in the curriculum, whether there is targeted teaching for children, and so on.
Convenient transportation
Transportation is a very important consideration factor. If the distance is long and it consumes too much physical energy for children on the road, it will affect the effectiveness of classes. Under the same conditions, one should choose an early education institution that is relatively close to their home.
Reasonable price
The price of early education should be within one's own affordability, not the more expensive the better. The most important thing is to be suitable for one's own baby. Moreover, early childhood education institutions cannot replace the role of parents, but only serve as an auxiliary means. Do not put the cart before the horse.
