Social Skills

What are they?

The ability to share and cooperate with others, interact in verbal and non verbal ways.

A 2015 American study [1] showed that children who were better at cooperating, following rules, sharing and listening from the age of five were more likely to attend college and university. They were also more likely to be employed by the age of 25.

Children that had low or lacking emotional and social skills were more likely to have relationship issues, substance abuse issues, and depend on public assistance.

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How CogniBlocks Develops Social Skills

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Friendly group games are played that require children to try their best and help them deal with emotions experienced when losing or winning. Emotional readiness is developed which prepares children for a formal learning environment.

Children are encouraged to collaborate to solve problems which fosters imagination and creativity. Through cooperation children learn to share and be mindful of one another.

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Concepts such as respect, patience and aiding one another are presented and explored. The way children perceive themselves and their ability to express themselves influences their experience in a schooling environment.

References

  1. Damon E. Jones et al. (2015). Early Social-Emotional Functioning and Public Health: The Relationship Between Kindergarten Social Competence and Future Wellness. AJPH