Social skills do not develop naturally in young children - they must be intentionally taught through meaningful social interactions. At Kangaroo Kids International Preschool, we focus on developing important social skills in age-appropriate ways that lay the foundation for positive relationships and future success.

Sharing is one of the first social skills we teach your child. We encourage sharing of toys and materials through modeling, using gentle reminders and positive reinforcement. Turn-taking is also emphasized during activities by using timers, visual cues and assigning roles.

We teach children to cooperate with their peers in-group activities like arts and crafts, story time and outdoor play. This helps them learn to compromise, communicate needs and work as part of a team.

We promote the development of empathy - the ability to understand and share the feelings of others. Children are guided to use gentle touch, offer comforting words, and share toys with others who are upset.

Self-regulation skills like recognizing and managing emotions are also focused on. Children are encouraged to use their words to express feelings, take breaks when overwhelmed and calm themselves down using strategies taught by teachers.

Our classrooms are carefully designed to provide ample opportunities for positive social interactions. Free play allows children to naturally practice the social skills they are learning while under the watchful eyes of their teachers. Structured group activities ensure all children get a chance to participate and interact. Even mealtimes have become a social experience where good manners are modeled.

At Kangaroo Kids, we believe that developing essential social skills at a young age sets the stage for future resilience, strong relationships, and academic success. Our nurturing preschool environment and dedicated teachers are here to support your child's healthy social-emotional development.