The primary school acts as a foundation upon which the developmental stages of a child are recognised and nurtured later, especially in middle and high schools. Here are some key skills every child learns in primary school that prepare them for their school journey.
Language Skills
Children learn basic language skills in primary Japan school which helps them become better at expressing themselves. In addition to learning to speak clearly, they learn to listen to adults, understand instructions, identify sounds and communicate their needs.
Cognitive Skills
Primary school helps children develop their cognitive skills. Focus on activities that hone skills like thinking, reading, attention, memory, reasoning, etc. is encouraged, helping kids understand and learn these skills at an early age.
Social Skills
An important part of primary education deals with developing a child’s social skills. Working and playing independently, demonstrating basic manners, asserting themselves, getting along with other children, etc. are some basic social skills taught in a primary school.
Physical Coordination and Motor Skills
Activities focusing on hand-eye coordination are encouraged in primary school. A part of the school time is dedicated to teaching kids how to hone their physical coordinator skills like running, walking, jumping, climbing, playing, etc. Activities like colouring, turning the pages of a book, gripping pencils, etc. also help children hone their fine motor skills.
Emotional Maturity
Primary education also focuses on teaching children to cope with their emotions with minimal adult supervision while they learn to follow instructions and understand basic rules.
