Early Childhood Education - Unavoidably Important

Studies have proven the fact that children deprived of preschool exposure are likely to face trouble in settling themselves at the kindergarten level. They will fall behind in necessary skills like reading, writing and other academic achievements. Preschool for your child is, therefore, undeniably important.

Other benefits include fewer behavioral and social problems, plus a better IQ and confidence level. Studies show that opportunities for interactivity at preschool or pre-kindergarten level can help children grow mentally, physically, emotionally and socially much stronger than those who do not attend pre-k. Such children have been seen pursuing higher education in later years, and earning comparatively greater amounts. There are also fewer chances of their turning criminals.

When making up your mind for sending your kid to preschool, you should see first whether he is fully ready to face a newer situation in which he is required to stay away from you for a few hours. Can your child use the bathroom independently and take care of other basic needs as well? Can your child go on non-stop with a new schedule?

Next comes what program you prefer for your child, as there are varied programs offered by different schools. Though each of these programs encourages independence and practical skills at the core, yet priorities and details do vary from school to school. Some emphasize art and music more, others are focused on academics, yet some other school may have 'playing' as top priority. No matter what you prefer the most, but your decision in connection with your child's pre kindergarten education does hold paramount importance.

Whatever the priority, there still are a few general features which need to be double-checked before the admission, like whether the school has a sound collection of crafts and resources to reinforce early learning skills for the preschoolers. What ideas does the school have to enrich class-room experience for the toddlers? Do they have trained faculty to ensure the conduct of all activities the school boasts of?

The child in your neighbors who attended the same school for pre-k is the product you can check out with. Can that child use a pencil to trace the curves or cut them out with a scissors? Can he write letters and numbers fluently? What game can he play, and how many games? How many poems can he read smoothly? What manners does he know and display routinely?

If the child has gone through various fun learning activities, his knowledge and confidence in playing a number of games must be impressive. Hence, age appropriate activities, if conducted with good care, can do wonders.

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