Young children function best when working in small groups due to the fact that their social and cognitive skills are still developing. The bulk of our day is devoted to small group activities to help children grow both socially and cognitively. When children work with only a few other children, in a small group setting, they learn important lessons about cooperation, compromise and the give and take of conversation. Also, when working in small groups with a teacher, children are able to receive the more focused attention they need for completing complex tasks and activities.
