“Honey, why didn’t you greet the neighbor? Don’t you know how to talk to your classmates?”, “You must listen and be polite to adults”… familiar phrases that parents often remind their children. But how can preschoolers effectively learn and apply communication and social skills?
Social Skills – The Doorway to Your Child’s Success
From birth, children begin to interact with the world around them through body language, cries, and laughter. And when they reach preschool age, communication and social skills become extremely important, acting as a “doorway” to help children integrate into the community and develop comprehensively in all aspects.
“A wise person is not as good as someone who is well-mannered.” This proverb partly reflects the importance of communication and social skills in everyone’s life.
Master 5 Essential Social Skills for Preschoolers
1. Greeting Skills:
- Greeting is a way to show politeness and respect for others.
- Children need to be taught how to greet adults and friends with simple, easy-to-understand words such as: “Hello, Madam/Sir”, “Hi friend”, “Greetings”…
- Encourage children to actively greet others, creating a habit of positive communication.
2. Listening Skills:
- Listening is a basic skill for children to understand the messages of others.
- When others are talking, children should pay attention to listen, without interrupting or doing their own things.
- Encourage children to ask questions to show interest and understand clearly what others want to convey.
3. Sharing Skills:
- Sharing toys and food with friends is a way to show care, helping children learn to love and help others.
- Guide children on how to share toys fairly, without arguing or being jealous.
4. Conflict Resolution Skills:
- Preschoolers often have disputes and conflicts for very simple reasons.
- Teach children how to resolve conflicts peacefully, without using violence.
- Encourage children to find ways to reconcile and apologize when they are wrong.
5. Social Skills in Specific Situations:
- Children need to be taught how to behave appropriately in specific situations, such as: when visiting someone’s house, when participating in group activities, when meeting strangers…
- Show children illustrative images and videos about how to behave in specific situations to help them visualize and remember.
Secrets to Help Preschoolers “Speak Up” in Communication
According to education expert Mr. Nguyen Van A, author of the book “Preschool Education – Things to Know”, teaching children communication and social skills needs to start early, from the smallest things.
1. Lead by Example:
- Children learn a lot from adults, especially parents. Therefore, parents need to set an example for their children by using polite and respectful language.
2. Communicate Regularly:
- Talk to children regularly, tell stories, and read books to them.
- Ask about and listen to children’s stories and feelings to create closeness and intimacy.
3. Create a Safe Communication Environment:
- Create a safe and fun communication environment for children, helping them confidently express themselves.
- Encourage children to participate in group activities and socialize with friends.
4. Praise and Encourage:
- When children demonstrate good communication and social skills, parents need to praise and encourage them to build confidence.
5. Use Games:
- Use simulation games and role-playing to help children practice communication and social skills.
6. Seek Support from Teachers:
- Parents can seek support from preschool teachers in teaching children communication and social skills.
- Teachers with experience and expertise will help children absorb knowledge more effectively.
The Story of Baby Bi and “Greeting Skills”
Baby Bi is 4 years old this year, very active and mischievous. He often forgets to greet adults, especially when meeting strangers. Bi’s mother is very worried because he can easily get lost in a crowd.
One time, when taking Bi to the supermarket, Bi’s mother met a security guard. Bi ran off to play and forgot to greet the guard. Bi’s mother gently reminded him: “Son, you have to greet the security guard! What do you say to greet him?”.
Bi shyly stammered: “I… I greet you, Sir”.
Bi’s mother happily said: “You greeted him very well! The security guard will help you find Mommy if you get lost.”
Since then, Bi has paid more attention to greeting adults. He always remembers his mother’s words: “Greeting is a way to show respect, helping everyone love you more.”
Conclusion:
Communication and social skills are extremely important for preschoolers. Practicing these skills will help children confidently integrate into the community and develop comprehensively in all aspects. Parents need to spend time, patience, and love to help their children practice these skills early, helping them firmly step into life.
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