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Many childhood experts agree that quality preschool programs help young children get ready for the academic years ahead of them. Below are several reasons why preschool programs are important. How important is preschool really? According to the document, A Matter of Equity: Preschool in America, published by the United States Department of Education, there is…
Teaching young children how to be polite may seem like a challenging endeavor. Young children often do not understand the importance of good manners and best behaviors. However, it’s important to teach them how to appropriately behave so that they can develop positive connections with the people around them. Good manners need to be consistently…
Preschool is a big step in any child’s life. How can you be sure they are ready? For a smoother transition, there are things you can do at home. Pretend to “play” preschool. Acting out goodbyes, circle time, and nap time are all positive transitions. Make self-help a game. Turn zipping up a coat, tying shoes,…
Summertime is that special time of year when schedules are relaxed, and you have more free time to spend with your children. Keeping your children active and engaged can seem like a daunting task. You can make your planning less work and more fun by choosing activities that involve imagination and creativity. If you have…
The internet offers many websites for preschoolers that are both fun and educational. These sites provide digital opportunities to learn new concepts and support early learning. Check out the following websites for kids that include games, learning activities, and printables. Once you have had an opportunity to review the sites, you can bookmark them into…
Your child’s enrollment in preschool can be crucial. The curriculum taught can advance or set back your child. What exactly are they teaching in a preschool curriculum? The alphabet and numbers are taught and honed through lessons. The National Early Literacy Report builds the curriculum foundation. The introduction of shapes and colors. Sharing, cooperation, and…
Summertime is known for good weather, fun and family adventures. Unfortunately, it’s also when children experience the “brain drain.” Being away from school and educational activities can cause a child to lose some of the information they retained during the year. This absence of educational activities can also result in a lack of confidence when…
Preschool children are curious by nature and enjoy learning about their surroundings. Early childhood education classes provide fun and fascinating opportunities to learn about the world. Learning about science involves much more than simple activities like blowing bubbles and looking through magnifying glasses. Preschool teachers understand that planning for and teaching science to preschoolers is…
Education doesn’t have to stop just because the school day is over. Children can continue to learn, socialize, have fun and thrive at after school programs. Parents and caregivers are steadily choosing this option for their children, especially if they are unable to be home with them after school dismissal. Quality programs inspire children and…
Unfortunately, not everyone has what it takes to become a top-rated preschool teacher. Along with the desire to work with children and help them to expand their minds, preschool teachers often need a little more patience, as well as awareness of cognitive, educational and behavioral goals, than educators of older children typically do. You, like…
