How to Use Play as a Powerful Teaching Tool for Toddlers, Preschool & Pre-k
INIC Preschool combines play into curriculum to boost language, math, coordination, confidence, and curiosity!
Did you ever teach your child a song so they'll eat, take a bath, brush their teeth, or do chores? Of course you did. Those are examples of using play as a teaching tool. Early childhood is a critical time to grow because young kids process information and learn at an incredible rate. To fully take advantage of this opportunity, parents and teachers should infuse play into classroom curriculum and everyday learning.
Kids love coming to INIC because the year-round curriculum is super fun and adapts to each little scholar’s unique learning style. That's why elementary school teachers often tell us INIC alumni are leaders of their class. Of course, it also helps that INIC's Spanish immersion curriculum leads to higher math, reading, emotional, and analytical skills in young children.
To promote “the passion for play,” Global School Play Day was established and is celebrated each year in February. GSPD encourages public schools, private schools, and homeschool families to partake in playtime’s many, many benefits.
Benefits of Play for Young learners ages 0-5 years old
Developing motor, social, language, and math skills (via Springer Link)
Boosting coordination, brain function, and cooperation (via National Institutes of Health)
Forming safe, stable, and nurturing relationships (via American Academy of Pediatrics)
Improving confidence, motivation, curiosity, and interaction (via nidirect)
INIC realizes these benefits and balances a solid academic foundation with play and exploration. Physical activity and interpersonal relationships are just as important to a young child's development as academic success. That is why INIC offers extracurricular activities, teams up with local athletic coaches for sports, and organizes an amazing summer camp that features activities like yoga and gymnastics.
Additionally, both the South Austin and the Round Rock campuses give students plenty of time to play and explore the multiple outdoor playgrounds and various indoor gymnasiums. All of this combines to target essential learning milestones.
Make playtime a regular part of your child(ren)'s learning experience; schedule a tour and start INIC’s admission process today!
About INIC Preschool Spanish Immersion Education & Childcare
Learn. Play. Make Friends. Founded in 2012, INIC Preschool is a Spanish immersion school with locations in Round Rock and South Austin. Educators here are upbeat and enjoy a positive teacher-led work environment with access to many benefits. INIC’s challenging curriculum accommodates the unique learning style of every child, from three-month-old infants up to school age. The classroom experience is intentionally low tech for kids, but parents and grandparents are delighted to check in on their little scholar with high-tech, easy-to-use tools: WatchMeGrow and Brightwheel. All classes and activities are taught in Spanish, every day.
INIC Preschool Round Rock proudly serves families in Pflugerville, North Austin, Cedar Park, Leander, Georgetown, Hutto, Taylor, and Liberty Hill. INIC Preschool South Austin has served these communities since 2012: South Austin, Circle C, Oak Hill, Buda, Kyle, Dripping Springs, Driftwood, Bee Cave Township, Westlake, Onion Creek, Manchaca, and more.
Round Rock, Texas: 2960 Jazz Street // rrAdmissions@inic-edu.com
South Austin, Texas: 2100 W. William Cannon Dr. // Admissions@inic-edu.com