Just like we build strong foundations of our homes to make them last an for decades; the same approach should be followed for building a strong learning foundation for children. Early foundational learning is critical for a child’s later learning. In fact, a strong early learning foundation is the ladder to ensure a future where they can adapt and thrive.

One cannot fully discover a child’s full potential if one only emphasizes on completing the set curriculum and content. What is key is nurturing essential life skills. When children are given sufficient time and space to build strong foundations with respect to skill development, it paves the way a future where they can make decisions and continue to be critical, creative thinkers and doers.

Educationists need to emphasize on building strong foundations in terms of activities such as playing, singing, running, painting.

 The importance of unstructured learning too cannot be emphasized, enough . These activities may be said to be  simple activities but their role in a child’s learning foundation is indispensable. They play a crucial role in building important cognitive, social and emotional skills. They also help build visual skills, listening skills, speaking skills, communication skills, interpersonal skills and enhance cognitive ability and decision-making.