For parents of young children, the early years are a critical time for laying the foundation for lifelong learning. According to a report by the Australian Department of Education, early childhood is a pivotal period for development, particularly in reading and math skills.
Parental Involvement in Early Learning
The National Association for the Education of Young Children highlights several strategies parents can use to support their children’s education. These include reading aloud daily to build vocabulary, engaging in phonics activities, and encouraging print awareness by pointing out letters and words in everyday environments.
Counting objects during daily activities and identifying shapes in the surroundings are also recommended to develop early math skills. These activities not only enhance learning but also strengthen the parent-child bond.
Innovative Educational Tools
To assist parents, Smile Zemi has introduced a new pre-kindergarten curriculum in the U.S. that spans from Pre-K through Grade 5. This program aims to help children achieve first-grade level reading and math skills before entering kindergarten. The curriculum covers seven subject areas, including Alphabet, Math, ELA, Science, Social Skills, Thinking Skills, and Art & Music.
The program utilizes a proprietary tablet and stylus, allowing children to write directly on the screen. This method is designed to enhance cognitive engagement and develop muscle memory similar to traditional learning methods. The system adapts to each child’s pace, providing a distraction-free environment without social media or external websites.
Kyotaro Sekinada, President and CEO of Justsystems America, Inc., explains, “We developed this interface so that children can navigate it easily and experience success from their very first interactions. We want them to build a genuine joy of learning before they ever set foot in a classroom.”
Parents interested in exploring this educational tool can try the system for 21 days at no charge by visiting www.smile-zemi.com/pk/.
Original reporting: KTBS 3 (Shreveport) — read the source article.
