Understanding the Role of Preschool in Building Confidence and Self-esteem in Children

Every child is unique and special. While some are fun-loving, lively, and talkative, others may be quiet, timid, and reserved. This influences how freely they make friends or participate in group activities. Many parents naturally worry about their little ones' ability to interact with teachers or peers in school based on their observation of their nature. However the child’s nature is not the determinant factor of how they succeed in life, it’s their sense of self-esteem and confidence that really makes a big difference. The reinforcement and appreciation that they get from the surrounding environment from an early age have a big impact on their confidence in themselves. This is why it is important for parents to select the best daycare, kindergarten, or preschool in San Jose, where the environment and activities are designed to help children build self-esteem and confidence.

Preschool plays a pivotal role in a child’s life by laying a strong foundation in social, emotional, physical, and academic development. It is the first stepping stone for a child outside the home, where they learn essential life skills. Preschool also provides the perfect learning environment that fosters curiosity and equips them with the necessary tools to succeed in school and beyond. In essence, preschool aids a child’s development in all areas and aspects.

How Preschools Can Build Confidence and Self-esteem in Children - Discover the Best Ways

Assigning Tasks to Individuals

When children receive tasks from their mentors, it instills a sense of responsibility and independence. Upon task completion, they feel a sense of accomplishment, boosting their self-esteem and fostering interest in classroom activities.

Praising Them for Doing a Good Job

Offering compliments and appreciating their efforts are effective ways to uplift children, motivate them to excel, and enhance their confidence levels. When mentors praise a child for their hard work or contribution to a task, they feel more self-assured and positive.

Participating in Performances and Celebrations

Expressiveness through performances and classroom celebrations are integral to the Montessori preschool curriculum. These provide children with opportunities to perform in front of an audience, fostering confidence and self-esteem. Stage performances teach children how to project their voices, move their bodies, and express themselves creatively, while also promoting teamwork and mutual support.

Valley Oak Montessori - The Best Daycare, Kindergarten, and Montessori Preschool in San Jose

Valley Oak Montessori strives to provide a nurturing and supportive environment where children can learn and grow at their own pace. As a well-established daycare, kindergarten, and preschool in San Jose, we understand the importance of providing children with opportunities to build their confidence and self-esteem. That's why we offer many opportunities to our children to stage shows and share the excitement of group events where they work with their classmates, teachers, and parents. Our quarterly parental events and recitals are the most popular. After participating in a few performances, our little learners develop a love for performing and eagerly anticipate the next stage performance.

How Our Montessori Preschool Helped Children Become More Confident:

A three-year-old was very reluctant to join the practices for our Winter recital. She was extremely shy. However, our teachers encouraged her to help them with all the other children. Very quickly she was demonstrating to her friends what needed to be done by singing with the actions and expressions of the teacher. She became quite the best helper and most active performer in all the practices going forward. It was amazing to watch her transform into a more confident child.

Another four-year-old was grappling with self-esteem. He would constantly state ‘I can’t do it’ or ‘I don’t know how to’, and would always wait for another child to take the lead. Nevertheless, he started feeling more confident about himself and his abilities after getting appreciation and positive encouragement from teachers and parents when participating in various performances with other children.

In a third case, one of the children in our preschool was struggling to make friends when she started school. Practicing in groups for a few performances, she made new friends, was more willing to share and became more engaged in class activities.

We take pride in the progress our children make in our staged performances. They have a lot of fun and also develop essential skills to learn and focus, be more disciplined, and confident which benefits them throughout their lives.

If you're seeking a preschool that will help your child build their confidence and self-esteem, Valley Oak Montessori Preschool of San Jose is the best place for them. Book a tour today!