Guidance
Big Support for Little Hearts!
Our guidance unit offers individual approaches to support children's emotional, social and academic development. Guidance work is carried out to help children understand themselves, express their feelings and discover their strengths.
By placing importance on family cooperation, parents are provided with information about their children's development processes. This supports children in growing up as balanced, happy and successful individuals in both home and school environments.
- Regular communication is maintained with parents to share information about the children's development processes.
- Guidance work is carried out tailored to each child's individual needs.
- Children are supported in recognising their emotions and expressing them in a healthy manner.
Guidance
The Purpose of Guidance Activities
Our guidance work aims to support children's emotional, social and cognitive development. By developing approaches tailored to each child's individual needs, we aim to help them understand themselves, discover their strengths and express their emotions in a healthy way.
School Adaptation Process Support
The school adaptation process is an important period, especially for children starting school for the first time. During this process, children are supported in feeling secure, getting used to the new environment and forming friendships. Our guidance unit organises one-to-one meetings and group activities to reduce children's anxiety and ensure they adapt to school with enjoyment.
Crisis and Problem Solving Support
Our guidance unit plays a supportive role when children experience emotional difficulties. In situations such as anxiety, friendship issues or sudden changes, children are provided with a safe space to express their feelings. Individual consultations and solution-focused approaches help children feel stronger and more at peace.
Psychological Counselling and Guidance
Our Message to Our Parents
Dear Parents,
At our nursery school, we do not merely meet today’s needs; we prepare our children for tomorrow’s world. We design our education and teaching programmes to nurture them into emotionally resilient, creative, flexible, and conscious individuals in a world where technology is rapidly evolving and work and life styles are transforming.
We act with this awareness, taking every step with the future in mind. The education your child receives today lays the foundation for them to become tomorrow’s leaders, innovators and individuals who contribute to the world.
Your awareness, dear parents, will be our greatest support in helping our children realise their full potential. Together, we look to the future with hope and aim for the best for our children.
Key points to support children of the Alpha Generation in their nursery education and teaching:
1. Digital Technology Integration:
- Technological tools such as tablets and interactive whiteboards should be used consciously and in a balanced manner.
- Early technology literacy should be supported through coding, simple robotic toys and game-based learning applications.
2. Short and Diverse Learning Activities:
- As attention spans are short, activities should be brief, enjoyable and varied.
- Game-based and discovery-focused learning should be prioritised.
3. Social-Emotional Development Supports:
- Social-emotional skills such as empathy, sharing, and understanding emotions should be developed through play and group activities.
- The importance of relationships and communication should be emphasised even in the digital world.
4. Personalised Learning:
- Learning plans should be tailored to children's individual interests, pace and needs.
- According to the theory of multiple intelligences, different areas of talent should be supported.
5. Creativity and Critical Thinking:
- Creativity should be encouraged through art, drama, music and problem-solving activities.
- They should be encouraged to ask questions, be curious and question things.
6. Physical Activity and Sensory Integration:
- Outdoor games, physical activities and sensory experiences should be increased.
- Motor skills should be prioritised to balance screen time.
7. Environmental and Nature Awareness:
- Environmental awareness should be instilled at an early age through nature-based activities.
8. Family Involvement and Cooperation:
- Families should be made aware of technology and education, and active cooperation with children should be ensured.
9. Measures Against Technology Addiction:
- Screen time should be monitored, and technology use should be limited with guidance.
10. Safe and Supportive Learning Environment:
- Physical and psychological safety must be ensured, and an environment where one can freely experiment and make mistakes must be created.
In summary, in Alpha Generation nursery education, it is crucial to use technology in a balanced manner and to create programmes that are suitable for short attention spans, multifaceted, and supportive of social-emotional development. The focus should be on nurturing creative and environmentally conscious individuals who are integrated with technology but not disconnected from human relationships.
Futurists make the following predictions about the changes Generation Alpha will encounter and experience when they enter the workforce:
1. Fully Digital Business Environment:
- Generation Alpha will work with fully digital and artificial intelligence-supported systems in their professional lives, as they have been immersed in digital technology since birth.
- Remote working, virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies will become the norm in everyday working life.
2. Collaboration with Artificial Intelligence and Automation:
- Artificial intelligence and automation will take over many routine tasks, while Generation Alpha will specialise in areas requiring creative, strategic and social skills.
- Human-machine collaboration will increase; decision-making processes will accelerate with artificial intelligence.
3. Flexible and Variable Career Models:
- The era of ‘one job, one career’ will come to an end; multiple career paths, freelance and project-based work will become more common.
- Continuous learning and self-renewal will be essential in professional life.
4. Global and Multicultural Work Environments:
- Thanks to digital connections, borders will disappear, and they will collaborate with people from all over the world.
- Cultural diversity and global thinking competencies will gain importance.
5. Value and Purpose-Driven Career Choices:
- Generation Alpha will prioritise values such as meaning, social impact and sustainability over money alone when choosing a job.
- Environmental awareness, ethics and social responsibility will be a priority in the company culture.
6. Creativity and Problem-Solving Skills Will Come to the Fore:
- Creative and critical thinking skills that artificial intelligence cannot perform will be highly valued in the business world.
7. Continuous Technology and IT Training:
- As technology advances rapidly, they will have to keep up to date; lifelong learning will become even more important.
8. Work-Life Balance to be Redefined:
- The work-life balance will be more flexible and personalised, with flexible working hours becoming more common.
9. The Need for Psychological and Social Support Will Increase:
- Psychological support and social engagement programmes will become increasingly important in workplaces to counter the risks of isolation brought about by digitalisation.
10. The Emergence of New Professions and Roles:
- New professions will emerge in fields that do not currently exist, such as artificial intelligence, space technologies and sustainable energy.
In summary, futurists predict that Generation Alpha will be individuals who are tech-savvy, flexible, meaning-seeking, creative, and constantly learning in the workplace; they will also create a different work culture with global cooperation and social responsibility awareness. For this generation, working life will be an ecosystem balanced between rapid change, technology, and a human-centred approach.
Fundamental approaches and measures that can be implemented starting now to ensure that Generation Alpha is emotionally resilient and prepared in terms of emotional resilience and well-being:
1. Early Emotional Awareness and Expression Training:
- Activities based on play and stories should be designed to help children recognise, name and express their emotions in a healthy way.
- Empathy and self-awareness skills should be developed at an early age.
2. Supporting Social Skills:
- Group games should strengthen social relationships through activities that require cooperation.
- Skills such as sharing, generosity and conflict resolution should be taught.
3. Limiting Digital Media and Screen Use:
- Screen time should be controlled; face-to-face interactions should be encouraged instead of time spent in front of screens.
- The habit of using technology consciously, in a balanced manner and for specific purposes should be instilled.
4. Connecting with Nature and Physical Activity:
- Nature walks, outdoor games and gardening contribute positively to children's mental and emotional health.
- Regular physical activity is effective in stress management.
5. Mindfulness and Attention-Focused Exercises:
- Simple breathing exercises, mindfulness games and meditation-type activities can enhance children's ability to live in the moment.
6. Ensuring a Safe and Supportive Environment:
- A sense of emotional security should be created in home and school environments; children should not be afraid to express themselves.
- Adults should approach them with love, patience and understanding.layışla yaklaşmalı.
7. Parent and Teacher Training:
- Training should be provided to support emotional resilience and wellbeing.
- Guidance should be provided to families and teachers on stress management and emotional regulation.
8. Strengthening Social Support Networks:
- Children should be encouraged to build strong relationships with their peers, families and teachers.
- Social ties reduce the risk of isolation.
9. Expression Through Creativity and Play:
- Creative activities such as drama, painting, and music allow for the healthy expression of emotions.
10. Early Recognition of Stress and Anxiety Symptoms:
- Stress, anxiety, or other emotional difficulties in children should be identified early and professional support should be provided if necessary.
To increase the emotional resilience of Generation Alpha children, a balanced relationship with technology must be established; their social, physical, and emotional development areas must be supported holistically. In this process, a conscious, consistent, and loving approach from the family, educators, and the environment is crucial. Thus, children grow up to be stronger, healthier individuals who are better equipped to deal with isolation and stress situations they may encounter in their future work and social lives.
Our Approach to Emotional Resilience and Well-being
It is crucial for the children of the future Alpha Generation to develop emotional resilience at an early age so that they can grow up to be healthy and happy individuals while growing up surrounded by technology.
With this awareness at our school;
- Recognizing and Expressing Emotions: We support our children in understanding, naming, and expressing their emotions in a healthy way through games, stories, and creative activities.
- Social Skills and Sharing: Sharing, empathy, and communication skills are strengthened through group games and activities that require cooperation.
- Balanced Use of Technology: Screen time is controlled, and children are encouraged to use technology consciously and purposefully.
- Nature and Physical Activity: Outdoor games and nature-based activities support mental and physical development.
- Mindfulness and Focus: Breathing exercises and mindfulness games increase the ability to live in the moment.
- Safe and Loving Environment: Our children are educated in an environment where they feel free to express themselves and grow up surrounded by love and understanding.
- Family and Teacher Collaboration: We support our children’s emotional development together by maintaining constant communication with their parents.
- Expressing Emotions Through Creativity: Children are encouraged to freely express their emotions through art activities such as drama, painting, and music.
- Early Support and Guidance: Emotional difficulties are identified early, and professional support is provided when necessary.
For us, every child is a global citizen empowered by love.
That’s why we provide a holistic and attentive educational environment tailored to the needs of Generation Alpha.
Our Educational Approach to Generation Alpha and Their Emotional Resilience
Children born in 2022 and beyond, the Alpha Generation, are the first generation to grow up directly with digital technology, embracing it as their natural environment. For them, learning, social relationships, and lifestyle are completely intertwined with technology, taking place in a rapidly changing and global world.
Key Characteristics of Generation Alpha:
- Fully digital natives with high technological literacy
- Short attention spans, predisposed to diversified and game-based learning
- Possessing a global and multicultural perspective
- Sensitive to social and environmental awareness from an early age
- Valuing creativity and critical thinking
- Interested in personalized education and experiences
- Requiring balanced use to counter the risk of technology dependency
Futurists’ Predictions:
When they enter the workforce, Generation Alpha will find themselves in fully digitalized, globally connected, and meaning-driven work environments where artificial intelligence and automation are widespread, and flexible and versatile career models are the norm. While creativity, problem-solving, and people-oriented skills will be paramount, they will collaborate with technology and artificial intelligence.
Our Special Approach to the Alpha Generation in Education
Taking into account the needs of this new generation, at our kindergarten;
- Balanced and Conscious Use of Technology: Technology is integrated into our educational program, but screen time is controlled and purposeful. Technology literacy is supported through coding, interactive games, and creative technological activities.
- Short, Diverse, and Game-Based Learning: Activities are discovery-oriented, fun, and multifaceted, tailored to short attention spans.
- Social-Emotional Skills: Skills such as empathy, sharing, recognizing and expressing emotions are developed through games and group activities.
- Creativity and Critical Thinking: Creativity is encouraged through drama, art, and problem-solving activities.
- Nature and Physical Activity: Open-air games, nature experiences, and physical activities support mind-body balance.
- Awareness and Attention Development: Mindfulness and breathing exercises enhance children’s ability to live in the moment and calm down.
- Safe, Loving, and Supportive Environment: Our children are educated in a safe environment where they can express themselves freely and grow up with love.
- Family and Teacher Cooperation: Through constant communication with parents, children’s emotional and social development is supported together.
- Measures Against Technology Addiction: Screen time is limited with guidance, and balanced use of technology is taught.
- Early Support and Guidance: Professional support mechanisms are in place for early intervention in case of any emotional difficulties.
We are raising individuals who are prepared for the future.
Generation Alpha will enter the workforce and society as individuals who are deeply connected to technology, creative, socially and environmentally responsible, and adaptable to a rapidly changing world. We provide a carefully designed educational environment to strengthen their emotional resilience and well-being in the face of these challenges, nurturing them to become creative and conscious individuals.
Each of our children is a strong and loving leader of the future.
