CHILD DEVELOPMENT
ATS PROGRAM AT CHOLAMBEDU, CHENNAI
Fostering Self-Regulation Skills through Play
The Attention Training and Skills Program (ATSP) is a comprehensive cognitive training program developed by the Everyside Foundation to support the academic success and overall wellbeing of children and young adults. The ATSP programs second session was held on 1st of April at the Ebenezer Modern Matriculation School in Cholambedu, Chennai. It is a testament to the school’s commitment to providing high-quality education that extends beyond traditional academic subjects, to the development of the whole child. The program is designed to improve attention, memory, and other cognitive abilities through evidence-based interventions and cognitive training exercises.
Second day Experience
The second session of the ATS Program at Everyside Foundation focused on the critical role of play in children’s development. The program emphasized the importance of structured games with rules or a little structure to help children develop self-regulation skills, such as working memory, inhibitory control, and cognitive flexibility.
The ATS Program is designed to help children develop important skills while having fun through play. By incorporating games with rules, children learn and grow in a safe and supportive environment, which is crucial for their emotional and social development. Children who learn self-regulation skills through play are better equipped to handle challenges in life, and they are more likely to succeed academically and socially in the long run.
The success of the ATS Program’s second session at Everyside Foundation can be attributed to the dedication and hard work of CEO Beulah Savitha and team members Remo, Janet, and Juliet. Their commitment to providing a supportive and encouraging environment for children to learn and grow through play is evident in the program’s emphasis on structured games and activities that are both fun and educational.
The ATS Program at Everyside Foundation provides structured games and activities that are both fun and educational, helping children develop the skills they need to succeed in all areas of life.
Overall, the second session of the ATS Program was a success, with children demonstrating improved self-regulation skills through play. By gradually building in complexity and adding challenges, children developed their problem-solving and critical thinking skills while having fun. The program is helping children reach their full potential and prepare for success in all areas of life
Cognitive Assessments
Structured games are effective in helping children practice self-regulation skills. By listening and remembering instructions, paying attention to the adult leading the game, and resisting the natural inclinations to stop/go/run or shout out, children improve their attention and focus. Inhibitory control is another critical self-regulation skill that children can develop through playing games with rules. By learning to resist their natural inclinations and follow directions, children are better equipped to handle challenges in life and make more informed decisions in the future.
Starting with simple games and gradually building in complexity helps strengthen children’s ability to self-regulate. By adding rules, variations, or extra challenges, children develop their problem-solving and critical thinking skills while having fun
Program Benefits:
One of the main benefits was that the program focused on the critical role that play has in children’s development. Structured games with rules or a little structure were used to help children develop important self-regulation skills such as working memory, inhibitory control, and cognitive flexibility.
Through playing games with rules, children were able to practice and develop their self-regulation skills, such as listening, remembering instructions, paying attention, and resisting natural inclinations. By gradually building in complexity and adding challenges, children were able to develop their problem-solving and critical thinking skills while having fun.
Moreover, the ATS Program provided a safe and supportive environment for children to learn and grow. It encouraged children to work together and follow rules, fostering a sense of community and teamwork that will serve them well throughout their lives.
Child Development Event Photo’s
