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Child Enrichment Programmes for your child

Published by SchoolAdvisor | Jun 23, 2014

The concept of child enrichment is one that some parents may find confusing, especially when it comes to the different types of child enrichment centres available and also the investment returns on such programmes.Child enrichment programmes are defined as programmes beyond the school environment that children take up to better themselves. In other instances, child enrichment programmes aim to provide children with additional skills. These programmes are built to enrich and help the development of children.

1. The different types of child enrichment

Child enrichment has grown beyond the confines of academic requirements and parents’ concern about exam results. From performing arts classes to computer coding classes, child enrichment centres across Malaysia offer a diverse range of niche areas that parents and children may find interesting.The programmes all go into providing support in the child's development via a set of milestones. With each milestone, a child is able to hone a particular skill set or ability that provides him/ her a solid foundation for activites in the later stages of life.

2. Why should you sign up for one?

A significant amount of research has been dedicated to understanding the impact of child enrichment on children. Most studies have found that children exposed to enrichment opportunities to have a better opportunity for success in later years.Child enrichment programmes promote healthy development through social, physical, emotional and cognitive growth.While schools have indeed improved in terms of delivering new and engaging educational experiences, the environment that child enrichment programmes provide is one that does not rush a child through a segment. Instead, these programmes nurture children in an environment that allows them to learn at their own natural pace.Furthermore, enrichment programmes provide a window for parents to bond with their children in new and interesting ways as many of these programmes include parental involvement during the activities as well as opportunities to interact with similar-minded parents.

3. Choosing the right programme

With a plethora of options, choosing the right programme for a child may prove to be more difficult than one could imagine.Sifting through the marketing blitz and glam, the best way would be just to find out your child’s interest. A child should never be pushed into an activity that he is not comfortable with. At the end of the day, what matters is that the child enjoys learning and growing when carrying out these activities.