{"id":12959,"date":"2024-04-25T18:02:24","date_gmt":"2024-04-25T10:02:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kingsley.edu.my\/kis\/?p=12959"},"modified":"2025-12-30T17:01:30","modified_gmt":"2025-12-30T09:01:30","slug":"the-15-key-milestones-of-preschoolers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kingsley.edu.my\/kis\/the-15-key-milestones-of-preschoolers\/","title":{"rendered":"The 15 Key Milestones of Preschoolers"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"12959\" class=\"elementor elementor-12959\" data-elementor-settings=\"{&quot;ha_cmc_init_switcher&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f1bf9db elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f1bf9db\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"aux-parallax-section elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8008d87\" data-id=\"8008d87\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d233e8 article-main-title elementor-widget elementor-widget-ha-post-title happy-addon ha-post-title\" data-id=\"3d233e8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"ha-post-title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"ha-post-title elementor-size-default\">The 15 Key Milestones of Preschoolers<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f6e10ad elementor-widget elementor-widget-ha-post-info happy-addon ha-post-info\" data-id=\"f6e10ad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"ha-post-info.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"ha-inline-items ha-icon-list-items ha-post-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"ha-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-f7b626c ha-inline-item\" itemprop=\"author\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kingsley.edu.my\/kis\/author\/admin\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ha-icon-list-text ha-post-info__item ha-post-info__item--type-author\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tadmin\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li class=\"ha-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-ec8bafd ha-inline-item\" itemprop=\"datePublished\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kingsley.edu.my\/kis\/2024\/04\/25\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ha-icon-list-text ha-post-info__item ha-post-info__item--type-date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tApril 25, 2024\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d56622 elementor-widget elementor-widget-ha-post-featured-image happy-addon ha-post-featured-image\" data-id=\"1d56622\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"ha-post-featured-image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1321\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kingsley.edu.my\/kis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/MLKIS-Article-1-8-scaled.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kingsley.edu.my\/kis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/MLKIS-Article-1-8-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/www.kingsley.edu.my\/kis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/MLKIS-Article-1-8-1536x793.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.kingsley.edu.my\/kis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/MLKIS-Article-1-8-2048x1057.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.kingsley.edu.my\/kis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/MLKIS-Article-1-8-600x310.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\">\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-08755a4 gb-post-lnk elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"08755a4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking for an <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">international preschool<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that will prepare your child for the uncertain future? Read on to find out about Maple Leaf Kingsley International School\u2019s <\/span><\/i><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kingsley.edu.my\/kis\/early-years\/\"><i>Early Years<\/i><\/a><\/span><\/strong><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Programme.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>The moment a child is born, a parent is born too.\u00a0<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Life takes on new meaning, new purpose, and a newfound love that changes everything. From that moment until <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">around the age of 5 years<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, marks a significant period called the Early Years.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to numerous studies, this period is crucial for a child\u2019s development in many areas including cognitive, physical, language, social and emotional development.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a parent&#8217;s journey unfolds, a profound importance of key developmental milestones in their child&#8217;s life is also realised and each moment marks a new chapter of growth, discovery, and boundless love.<\/span><\/p><p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.&#8221; &#8211; Malcolm X (Activist, Advocate)<\/span><\/em><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s take a deeper look at the 15 key developmental milestones of a preschool child.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d02b33e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d02b33e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1891\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kingsley.edu.my\/kis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/MLKIS-Article-2-scaled.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-12965\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kingsley.edu.my\/kis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/MLKIS-Article-2-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/www.kingsley.edu.my\/kis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/MLKIS-Article-2-1536x1134.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.kingsley.edu.my\/kis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/MLKIS-Article-2-2048x1513.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.kingsley.edu.my\/kis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/MLKIS-Article-2-600x443.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Our children\u2019s morning routine include Circle Time! <\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d9537bd gb-post-lnk elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d9537bd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Understanding International Preschool at Kingsley\u00a0<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Early Years stage can be a whirlwind period of excitement and anticipation for parents \u2013 the responsibility of choosing the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kingsley.edu.my\/kis\/beyond-the-abcs-why-the-right-preschool-shapes-your-childs-first-three-years-of-development\/\">right preschool<\/a>, curriculum, environment and so on and so forth can be a lot to consider!\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our intention is to help parents of preschoolers understand the importance of early childhood education for preschoolers.<\/span><\/i><\/p><p><b>Preschool is where the adventure begins<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Igniting young minds and paving the way for their educational journey ahead.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enrolling your child in preschool marks the start of an exciting chapter, typically beginning between the ages of 3 to 5 years. Unlike nursery school, which caters to younger children aged 18 months to 3 years with a primary focus on playtime, preschool offers a dynamic blend of learning and exploration, setting the stage for a lifetime of discovery.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preschool paves the way to formal schooling, where there is a variety of curriculum to choose from. Depending on the goals you have for your child, you may choose to prioritise a certain curriculum. While daycare or nursery schools typically emphasise unstructured playtime, preschools lean towards a more educational approach by integrating academics with playtime, placing particular emphasis on structure and academics.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultimately, preschools play a pivotal role in laying the groundwork for a child&#8217;s success in formal education or primary school.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b>The 15 key developmental milestones<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The developmental milestones that we know today are the result of a collective effort by specialists and experts in the fields of early childhood development, education, psychologists, healthcare and more. These studies are ongoing and we uncover more each day through their reports, findings and contributions!\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cChildren are not things to be moulded, but are people to be unfolded.\u201d \u2013 Jess Lair (Author)\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s delve into the significance of key developmental milestones in early childhood:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-08f23f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"08f23f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1125\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kingsley.edu.my\/kis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/MLKIS-Article-3-scaled-1.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-18763\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kingsley.edu.my\/kis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/MLKIS-Article-3-scaled-1.webp 1500w, https:\/\/www.kingsley.edu.my\/kis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/MLKIS-Article-3-scaled-1-600x450.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\"><\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f05c65e gb-post-lnk elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f05c65e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Cognitive development<\/b><\/p><ol><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Numeracy Skills: Children learn foundational mathematical concepts like counting, sorting, and recognising shapes and patterns. Hands-on activities and games are integrated to make learning maths enjoyable and accessible.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Critical Thinking: Children are encouraged to ask questions, make observations, and draw conclusions. Activities like science experiments, nature walks, and hands-on projects develop critical thinking skills and a thirst for knowledge.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Independence: Preschool builds independence and self-help skills, empowering children to take care of themselves and their belongings. Tasks like dressing themselves, tidying up, and following routines promote confidence and autonomy.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Executive Functioning: Preschool activities that require planning, organising, and prioritising tasks enhance executive functioning skills. Children learn to follow instructions, manage time, and stay focused on activities, laying the groundwork for future academic and life success.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creativity and Imagination: Preschool fosters creativity and imagination through art, music, dramatic play, and storytelling. Children are encouraged to express themselves to develop problem-solving skills, innovation, and divergent thinking.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resilience: Children deserve a safe and supportive environment to take risks, make mistakes, and learn from failures. We provide a safe space and encourage a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kingsley.edu.my\/kis\/growth-mindset-what-is-it-and-how-to-help-your-child-develop-it\/\">growth mindset<\/a> while praising effort over outcome which instils resilience and perseverance in the face of challenges.<\/span><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48742e0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"48742e0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kingsley.edu.my\/kis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/MLKIS-Art-5-7-scaled-1.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-18665\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kingsley.edu.my\/kis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/MLKIS-Art-5-7-scaled-1.webp 1500w, https:\/\/www.kingsley.edu.my\/kis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/MLKIS-Art-5-7-scaled-1-1152x1536.webp 1152w, https:\/\/www.kingsley.edu.my\/kis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/MLKIS-Art-5-7-scaled-1-338x450.webp 338w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\"><\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-420e80c gb-post-lnk elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"420e80c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<b>Physical development<\/b>\n<ol start=\"7\">\n \t<li>Fine Motor Skills: Preschool activities such as drawing, painting, cutting, and threading help children develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. These skills are essential for tasks like writing, tying shoelaces, and using utensils independently.<\/li>\n \t<li>Gross Motor Skills: Children often have a burst of energy and need an outlet to channel their energy! Preschool encourages active play, fostering strength, balance and coordination through physical activities like running, jumping, climbing, and playing with balls or outdoor equipment to promote gross motor development.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a18efa elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6a18efa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kingsley.edu.my\/kis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/MLKIS-Article-5-scaled.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-12978\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kingsley.edu.my\/kis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/MLKIS-Article-5-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/www.kingsley.edu.my\/kis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/MLKIS-Article-5-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.kingsley.edu.my\/kis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/MLKIS-Article-5-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.kingsley.edu.my\/kis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/MLKIS-Article-5-600x450.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">The best friendships are forged in the sandpit<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-02532a5 gb-post-lnk elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"02532a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<b>Social development<\/b>\n<ol start=\"9\">\n \t<li>Preparation for School: Preschool serves as a bridge between home and formal schooling, familiarising children with classroom routines, expectations, and structures. Learning to follow schedules, raise hands, and participate in group activities prepares them for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kingsley.edu.my\/kis\/primary-school\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">primary school<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and beyond.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Socialisation: Preschool provides a structured environment for children to interact with peers, learn social norms, and develop social skills such as sharing, taking turns, cooperating, and resolving conflicts. These interactions lay the groundwork for positive relationships and teamwork.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cultural Awareness: An international preschool such as Kingsley exposes children to diverse cultures, traditions, and perspectives, fostering acceptance, respect, and appreciation for differences. Celebrating holidays, exploring world cultures, and sharing stories from various backgrounds promote cultural understanding and empathy.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-003b233 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"003b233\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kingsley.edu.my\/kis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/MLKIS-Article-6-scaled.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-12982\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kingsley.edu.my\/kis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/MLKIS-Article-6-scaled.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.kingsley.edu.my\/kis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/MLKIS-Article-6-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/www.kingsley.edu.my\/kis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/MLKIS-Article-6-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.kingsley.edu.my\/kis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/MLKIS-Article-6-338x450.jpeg 338w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c19db29 gb-post-lnk elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c19db29\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Emotional development<\/b><\/p><ol start=\"12\"><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confidence and Self-Esteem: Preschool provides a nurturing environment where children feel valued, respected, and encouraged to take on new challenges. Successes, no matter how small, boost confidence and self-esteem, laying a strong foundation for future academic and personal growth.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emotional Regulation: Preschool teaches children to recognise and manage their emotions in a supportive and nurturing environment. Through activities like storytelling, role-playing, emotional expression exercises and even bonding with animals, they learn to identify feelings, cope with frustration, and develop empathy towards others.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ol><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>Language development\u00a0<\/b><\/p><ol start=\"14\"><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Language Development: Through interactions with teachers and peers, children refine their language skills, expanding vocabulary, improving communication, and learning grammar and syntax. Preschool provides ample opportunities for verbal expression, listening, and comprehension.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Early Literacy Skills: Preschool lays the foundation for literacy by introducing children to letters, sounds, and pre-reading activities. Storytime, rhyming games, and letter recognition exercises promote a love for reading and set the stage for future academic success.<\/span><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8029a76 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8029a76\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kingsley.edu.my\/kis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/MLKIS-Article-image-7.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-18762\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kingsley.edu.my\/kis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/MLKIS-Article-image-7.webp 1500w, https:\/\/www.kingsley.edu.my\/kis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/MLKIS-Article-image-7-600x300.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\"><\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5adc914 gb-post-lnk elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5adc914\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>How does Kingsley provide for the preschool children?<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Early Years Department (EYD) at Maple Leaf Kingsley International School is meticulously designed in alignment with both International (Cambridge) and National (Malaysian) standards of Early Childhood Education.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We prioritise personalised learning for every child, ensuring a small class size and employing the Multiple Intelligence (MI) approach to foster their unique talents and abilities, thereby empowering each child to reach their full potential.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the milestones cover various areas of development in a child, it\u2019s important to note that each child is as unique as their thumb print; there is no other like them!\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For this reason alone, selecting a school that prioritises the individual needs of a child is of utmost value.<\/span><\/p><p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThe soul is healed by being with children.\u201d \u2013 Fyodor Dostoyevsky (Novelist, Writer, Journalist)<\/span><\/em><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to the developmental milestones highlighted earlier, Kingsley\u2019s Early Years Department (EYD) team comprises experienced, passionate and devoted educators that go the extra mile to ensure the holistic growth and wellbeing of every young learner in our care.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are dedicated to nurturing children&#8217;s overall development through active engagement in parent involvement, child health and wellbeing, early intervention, and the joy of learning.\u00a0 Now, let&#8217;s explore these other aspects:<\/span><\/p><p><b>Parent Involvement<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Providing a holistic growth means learning doesn\u2019t end when the teacher says goodbye! We often involve parents in their child&#8217;s learning journey, providing resources, workshops, and opportunities for family engagement. Parent involvement strengthens the home-school connection and supports children&#8217;s holistic development.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Health and Wellbeing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Kingsley\u2019s programme promotes healthy habits and routines, including nutritious eating, regular exercise, proper hygiene, and adequate rest. Educating children about health and safety practises instils lifelong habits that contribute to their overall wellbeing.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Early Intervention<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Kingsley\u2019s school has always held firm to our motto of transparency and open communication. As a result, our programme prioritises early identification of learning challenges or developmental delays, enabling timely intervention and support.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a small group enrolled in each class every term, we are able to give personalised attention.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our dedicated team of early childhood professionals collaborates closely with families and specialists to address individual needs and unlock each child&#8217;s full potential. Together, we ensure that every child receives the tailored support they require to thrive.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Above all, the team at Kingsley cultivates a love for learning and exploration, making education enjoyable, engaging, and meaningful for young children. Sparking curiosity, creativity, and wonder instils a lifelong passion for discovery and self-improvement.<\/span><\/p><p><b>A message to discerning parents<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In conclusion, choosing the right preschool for your little one is no ordinary task! It\u2019s crucial that your chosen preschool aligns with the key developmental milestone stated previously to foster continuous progress in your child\u2019s growth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maple Leaf Kingsley International School (MLKIS) stands as the perfect choice for parents seeking a comprehensive preschool education experience that nurtures their child&#8217;s curiosity and encourages them to explore their interests. Our commitment to excellence is evident in our alignment with the standards of Early Childhood Education and more, ensuring that every child receives a well-rounded education.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more information about our programmes and offerings, we invite you to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kingsley.edu.my\/kis\/contact-us\/\">contact us.<\/a> Join us at MLKIS, where every child&#8217;s journey is valued, supported, and celebrated.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4efa4f8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4efa4f8\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"aux-parallax-section elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-df856b7\" data-id=\"df856b7\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e23fdf2 elementor-align-end elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"e23fdf2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/articles\/\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon icon-arrow-left\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Back to articles<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 15 Key Milestones of Preschoolers admin April 25, 2024 Looking for an international preschool that will prepare your child for the uncertain future? 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