What are enrichment programmes? Simply put, they are extra-curricular activities that provide children with an opportunity to develop their skills and interests outside of the traditional classroom setting. Enrichment programmes are designed to enhance a child’s learning experience and support their holistic development.
In this blog article, we will take a closer look at what these enrichment programmes entail and explore their potential benefits for your child’s development.
3 Types of Enrichment Programmes to Boost Your Child’s Development
Music and Movement
Through dancing and other physical exercises, music and movement programs help children in the development of their gross motor skills, balance, and coordination. Children also learn rhythm and timing, which can improve their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
Music and movement activities require children to work together and cooperate to achieve a common goal. For example, a group dance or song may require children to synchronize their movements and voices to create a cohesive performance, providing children with a unique opportunity to develop social skills in a fun and engaging way.
Theatre Performing Arts
Theatre and performing arts is centred around creative expression. It involves acting, dancing, and singing, to help children gain confidence in their communication skills. Through participating in these activities, children can learn to express themselves creatively and work collaboratively. Not to mention, it’s simply fun!
Childcare centres with performing arts enrichment programmes can provide a safe and supportive environment so your child can practice their communication skills through experiential learning. This boosts their self-esteem and enables them to express themselves confidently. If you want to enhance your child’s language ability, this is one enrichment programme that should be at the top of your mind.
Robotics
You might wonder what exactly is robotics? It is the study of designing, building, and programming robots to perform tasks automatically or via human control. Robotics enrichment programmes allow children as young as four to begin learning basic technology and engineering concepts through age-appropriate activities and games.
By enrolling your child in a childcare centre with a robotics enrichment programme, they get the chance to participate in learning through a hands-on environment that encourages creativity and problem-solving. Introducing your child to robotics at a young age prepares them with the skills they need to succeed in an increasingly technology-driven world.
Enhance Your Child’s Development with Twinklekidz’s Enrichment Programmes
TwinkleKidz is a leading childcare in Singapore, providing infant care and preschool education for children up to Kindergarten 2. They pride themselves on their safe environment with creative and dedicated teachers who balance fun with engaging learning.
Twinklekidz offers the Music Play programme from Wigglepods, an early years creative music and movement programme that focuses on building foundations of learning and executive functioning in young children. They have also partnered with The Learning Connections (“TLC”), to engage professional drama trainers for their Theatre Performing Arts programme. Together with Future Ready Academy, Twinklekidz offers an optional Robotics enrichment programme promoting problem-solving mindsets in a fun and immersive way.
Enroll your child in TwinkleKidz today to provide them with the best possible foundation for their holistic development through comprehensive and immersive enrichment programmes. Sign up for a guided tour here or visit any one of Twinklekidz’s centres at Bendemeer, Changi Business Park, Siglap or Toa Payoh.