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High Quality Preschool Helps Kids, Studies In 2016 Showed : NPR Ed : NPR


Several new studies pointed to lasting gains for students. But there’s a catch: Over and over, the research showed the importance of providing high-quality preschool. Source: High Quality Preschool Helps Kids, Studies In 2016 Showed : NPR Ed : NPR

Early childhood education doesn’t end with Pre-K – CNN.com


Just as those nervous, giggling 5-year-olds need guidance on where to hang up their backpacks, their teachers need a system that doesn’t leave them flailing around wondering who these new children are and guessing at what they need. Source: Early childhood education doesn’t end with Pre-K – CNN.com

Exploring the Alphabet – Topics – Parents – Sesame Street


EXPLORING THE ALPHABET Every day, your child sees words all around him. Help him learn that words are made up of letters, and that letters are symbols for sounds. Use the tips and videos to open up the wide world of words for your child. Read more & watchthe videos via Exploring the Alphabet –Continue reading “Exploring the Alphabet – Topics – Parents – Sesame Street”

A Parents’ Guide to Kindergarten Readiness | Urban Child Institute


A Parents’ Guide to Kindergarten Readiness You are Your Child’s First Teacher During the first months of life, your baby’s brain is developing the foundation for lifelong learning. When parents touch, talk, read, and play with their infants and toddlers, they help to strengthen early brain development. A kindergarten-ready child has a strong foundation inContinue reading “A Parents’ Guide to Kindergarten Readiness | Urban Child Institute”

How to Prepare Your Child for Preschool


How to Prepare Your Child for Preschool. How to Prepare Your Child for Preschool Starting preschool is a big step for a child, and parents can play an essential role in preparing their little one for this new experience. Here are a few simple strategies to ensure a smooth transition. By Anne Zachry   READ MORE: http://www.parents.com/toddlers-preschoolers/starting-preschool/preparing/prepare-your-child/Continue reading “How to Prepare Your Child for Preschool”

How important is play in preschool? – Social Skills | GreatSchools


By Pam Gelman, M.A. Preschool — it’s not just about the sandbox anymore. As elementary school becomes more rigorous, so does preschool. Children are expected to learn certain skills in preschool so that they are prepared for elementary school. Considering the limited time in a preschool setting and the pressure for success later on, whereContinue reading “How important is play in preschool? – Social Skills | GreatSchools”