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School Readiness

School Readiness

When we hear the term “school readiness,” the first thing most people think of is children knowing academic basics that will help them meet the demands of the classroom. And while these cognitive skills are important, teachers feel that skills in the other areas of child development are just as, or more important. Social, emotional, and physical skills are also essential to the success of a child in school. Preparing children this way helps them enter a classroom feeling secure.

Teachers are important in helping develop the whole child, although, their main goal is to teach cognitive skills that will lead to academic success. For that to happen, however, children must possess other development skills in the areas of social, emotional, and physical development. Amy Graham from Charles Darwin University conducted a study and found that 45% of the teachers she interviewed were more concerned with a child’s confidence, independence, and self-regulation skills when entering the classroom. Studies from the UK have had the same findings. As one teacher said, “We can teach them to write their name, but it’s important to have kids who can function in the classroom.”

This information is powerful for parents to know. While they generally focus on cognitive skills when they prepare their child for school, there are many other things parents do, unintentionally, in their day to day routines. Things such as teaching kindness and respect to others, encouraging children to follow simple instructions, and playing to improve motor skills are just a few. Another important thing that children learn from their parents is self-regulation. Managing thoughts and feelings is a big undertaking for a child but they can learn this easily by having their parents as role-models for appropriate responses. They key to instilling these things is by creating more purposeful opportunities for learning so their readiness in these areas is greater.

One of the best ways to do this is by giving children a chance to experience life outside of the home and away from family for periods of time. This increases their confidence and helps them be more comfortable when it’s time to attend school. The SKILLZ program provides that type of experience. The program is a game-based martial arts system that is grounded in child development. This cutting-edge, 4D approach encompasses the physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development of children. What better way for a child to prepare for school then by participating in a program based on the developmental needs of children.

The best part of the SKILLZ system is that it is divided up by age groups from 18 months to 14 years old. More specially, in relation to school readiness, the Mini SKILLZ (18 to 36

months) and the Early SKILLZ (3-4 years old) are top-notch in preparing children for success in school. Each class focuses on the four developmental stages that were designed precisely for that age. Therefore, Mini SKILLZ students learn skills such as following, listening, and sharing, while Early SKILLZ students work on higher level skills. These skills build on each other and each level provides a foundation for the next.

Helping young children prepare for their first day of school doesn’t happen overnight. Providing them with consistent, purposeful experiences that support their overall development, early on, will get them started on the road to school readiness. Doing this in a game-based, nurturing environment that focuses on developing the whole child, will set the stage for an easier adjustment to school and the classroom environment.

Special thanks to the team at Skillz Worldwide!! Here at Kyuki-do Martial Arts of Sleepy Hollow we strive to bring our parents and their children the most current and relevant training practices available. As a licensed LIFE TIME GOLD MEMBER of Skillz Worldwide we are an authorized location of the internationally acclaimed SKILLZ Worldwide allowing us to provide your family with industry leading children and kids age specific Martial Arts programs. Meaning; we are able to share cutting early childhood development content supported by science as authored by Melody Johnson a martial arts industry proven leader and subject matter expert in age specific training for children, kids, and teens.

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Early SKILLZ
(Ages 3-4) in Sleepy Hollow

Discover why parents love our Preschool Martial Arts classes in Sleepy Hollow. It's the perfect blend of gross motor skills, personal development, and character enrichment, and gives your little one an edge when they enter a busy school setting.

Basic SKILLZ
(Ages 5-6)in Sleepy Hollow

Parents here in Sleepy Hollow love our Early Elemenetary Chid Devleopement classes. We are using the Martial Arts to teach how your child learns. Early developement of vital life skills like focus, discipline, confidence, self-control get your child what they need, when they need it from our highly trained and Certifed Staff. Watch your child's confidence flourish and their grades improve with this awesome Child Development program.

Kids Martial Arts
(Ages 7-12)
in Sleepy Hollow

Parents LOVE our Sleepy Hollow Kids Martial Arts program because it teaches not only self defense, but also vital life skills like focus, discipline, respect, and more! Watch your child's confidence flourish and their grades improve with this awesome Child Greatness program.

Teen Martial Arts
(Ages 14-18)
in Sleepy Hollow

Combining confidence-raising fitness and life-changing self defense, our Sleepy Hollow Teen Martial Arts program keeps your teen's wellness and happiness in mind. It's time to get your teenager active, making new friends and on a path to be the best verion of themselves.

Spectrum SKILLZ
(Ages 7-17)
in Sleepy Hollow

Parents LOVE our Spectrum SKILLZ classes in Sleepy Hollow because they're so much more than self defense. Our classes teach teen and kids important life skills that they'll use in school and beyond- and they'll have a blast along the way.

Parents Martial Arts
in Sleepy Hollow

Our Sleepy Hollow Parents Martial Arts classes are the perfect activity for the whole family! Our family enriched setting allows kids and parents to traing side by sdie. We teach life-saving self defense in a FUN community setting with amazing, supportive instructors that will help you achieve your fitness and personal goals. It's a way of life for so many Sleepy Hollow families- make it yours, too!
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