Kindergarten appearance
Kindergartens in the United States are under the jurisdiction of state social services departments, and the situation in each state will be somewhat different. For example, to run kindergartens (including family kindergartens) in Virginia, you must have a license issued by the state government. The standard of the license is formulated by the Ministry of Social Services and is subject to complete and detailed laws and regulations. The implementation is supervised by the licensing office, which has strict regulations on employees, buildings, facilities, food, the ratio of teachers to children, etc. To ensure that the services, activities, software and hardware provided meet the prescribed standards and protect the interests of children. If kindergartens provide lunch and snacks, they must also abide by the standards and regulations of the national health department, and they will often conduct spot checks.
Kindergartens in the United States are generally divided into three grades according to age, including preschool classes (infants, 1- 12 months), preschool classes (Todd, 1-3 years old) and preschool classes (4-5 years old).
Children can enter kindergarten from the age of six weeks. At this age, the ratio of teachers to children is 1:4. They need to bring their own formula (or breast milk), complementary food, diapers and so on. The teacher is responsible for feeding and changing diapers every once in a while. Every baby has his own fixed mattress, and there are also small swings and chairs suitable for the baby to use.
Bedroom in kindergarten
Take a kindergarten in Virginia as an example. The children in the kindergarten class are divided into two groups. One group is a toddler, that is, 1-2 years old, and the ratio of teachers to children in this age group is1:5; The other group is older children (2-3 years old) with a ratio of 1:8.
If the kindergarten provides lunch, once the formula is cut off, children do not have to bring their own food. The kindergarten will provide lunch and extra meals in the morning and afternoon. Meals are mostly milk, juice, biscuits, fruits and so on. Lunch is a typical American meal: staple food, vegetables, cheese, dessert and so on. The food is served and the children help themselves. Teachers won't feed it, they won't eat it or force it. Americans think this is personal dignity.
There is also a special activity room in the kindergarten.
Changing diapers by teachers will also help the training to quit gradually. American children's diapers will be brought to about two years old.
The children haven't felt sick since they took kindergarten classes. Usually they put a mat on a small shelf, sleep directly on the ground during nap time, and put it away when they wake up. If you can't sleep, you can toss and turn in bed, but don't talk or get up.
From this age, children gradually began to learn to make handicrafts, play with building blocks and draw pictures. Teachers also read to children. Weather permitting, there will be many outdoor activities.
Kindergarten activity room
The ratio of teachers to children in preschool (4-5 years old) is 1: 10. Although most kindergartens in the United States mainly play, from this age, education is gradually strengthened, including learning to recognize letters, arithmetic and reading, laying the foundation for going to school at the age of 5.
In addition to kindergarten class activities, this age group also began to use computers, rehearse plays, go out for an outing and so on. Parents will be asked to pay extra if there is a ticket fee for a trip.
The baby who just entered the park eats like this. Nobody has a dining chair, and nobody quarrels with anyone.
Kindergarten activity area is also a place to eat.
When doing crafts or playing, teachers will guide children's team spirit, learn to cooperate with each other and share toys.
If American children are disobedient or naughty, teachers can neither beat nor scold them, because it is illegal in America. Once reported, teachers will be suspended immediately, followed by investigation and prosecution, ranging from fines to imprisonment. Therefore, teachers usually put disobedient children in the pause area, that is, sitting in the corner and reflecting for five to ten minutes, watching other children play, which is very uncomfortable.
When parents pick up their children in the evening, the kindergarten will prepare a day's record for parents, including children's eating, drinking and sleeping.
Each socket has an electric shock-proof plug.
Prevent children from opening the cupboard door by themselves, causing pinch injury.
American kindergartens (including families) pay special attention to the safety of children. All locks, drawers, closets, refrigerators, etc. They are all wearing condoms, so it is not easy for children to open them. Furniture is generally for children, with rubber pads on the sharp corners and plastic covers blocking the power supply. Indoor game areas and outdoor playgrounds are equipped with suitable facilities and mats according to age. These are very detailed in the license requirements of Virginia kindergartens.
Careful stairs and corners can also reassure parents.
In the United States, children often go to kindergarten because their parents need to work, not all for the so-called early education or for their children to get up early and run. The advantage of kindergarten is that it can help children to cultivate various interests, learning ability, interpersonal communication, team spirit, adaptability and good habits, and lay a good foundation for character formation, thus helping the baby to gradually grow into a sunny, confident and happy child.