Child Development

How Preschool Builds Social Skills — Why Your Child Needs Peer Interaction | Kayo International Preschool Social Development How Preschool Builds Social Skills — Why Your Child Needs Peer Interaction By Veena Sundaramurthy, Founder, Kayo International Preschool  |  March 23, 2026  |  8 min read A parent recently asked me a question I hear often: “My child is very bright — she knows her alphabets, counts to fifty, and can name all the planets. Does she really need preschool?” My answer surprised her. I said: “Preschool is not primarily about …

Future-Proofing Your Child — 10 Skills Children Need for 2030 and Beyond | Kayo International Preschool Future Readiness Future-Proofing Your Child — 10 Skills Children Need for 2030 and Beyond By Veena Sundaramurthy, Founder, Kayo International Preschool  |  March 23, 2026  |  8 min read Here is a question that keeps thoughtful parents awake at night: “What should I be preparing my child for, when I have no idea what the world will look like when they grow up?” It is a valid concern. The World Economic Forum estimates that …

15 Fun Activities to Develop Fine Motor Skills in Toddlers and Preschoolers | Kayo International Preschool Activities & Learning 15 Fun Activities to Develop Fine Motor Skills in Toddlers and Preschoolers By Veena Sundaramurthy, Founder, Kayo International Preschool  |  March 23, 2026  |  8 min read If you have ever watched a toddler struggle to pick up a single raisin between their thumb and forefinger, you have witnessed fine motor development in action. It might look like a small moment, but that tiny pincer grasp represents an extraordinary feat of …

How to Build Emotional Intelligence in Children — A Guide for Parents | Kayo International Preschool Early Childhood Development How to Build Emotional Intelligence in Children — A Guide for Parents By Veena Sundaramurthy, Founder, Kayo International Preschool  |  March 23, 2026  |  8 min read When we think about preparing our children for a successful future, grades and academic milestones often dominate the conversation. But here is something that over two decades of research in developmental psychology consistently confirms: emotional intelligence in children is a stronger predictor of life …