The new push in education is pre-kindergarten. Pre-kindergarten classes are opening all across America. Some classes are controlled by income factors and others are required for all children. Elementary schools in my district now begin with the grade Pre-K. The Pre-K classes are controlled by social and income means. The idea of opening Pre-K classes is that children who do not receive a preschool education are behind when they begin school. However, research does not necessary support this idea. There are research studies out there that show great gains with children who have attended preschool against children that have not … Continue reading →

Reading to preschool children is very important. Preschool children love books that rhyme and have repetitive verse. Children can read along with book of this nature. This age children also like books with numbers, letters, and colors. They enjoy books that they can be a part of and that have silly text. In previous articles, I have compiled a list of books babies and toddlers. In this article, you will find a list of books for your young preschool child. Five Little Sharks Swimming in the Sea by Steve Metzger This silly book is filled with rhymes and funny text … Continue reading →

If you have been following my blog series Education A to Z, you will know that I am writing about topics that relate to education, going right down the alphabet. I have discussed attendance, behavior, cooperation and discipline. Today I want to discuss another education topic, early childhood education. Early childhood education is a real issue for educators and parents alike. Many parents struggle with whether or not preschool is important, and ultimately it comes down to what the parent wants for his child. Not every child goes to preschool and that is fine. What is important is, if you … Continue reading →

In my previous blogs I have been discussing preschool choices for your child. Montessori and Christian church preschools are two that I have touched upon. Today I wish to discuss with you one more type of preschool choice, those that take place in a preschool center. These centers are typically found in national chains that are known for childcare. Chains such as the one found here, is what I am referring to. Is a national preschool chain something you wish to choose for your child? Let’s talk about the basics of this type of setting for a preschool choice. Typically, … Continue reading →

In my previous blogs, I have been discussing the different choices in preschool for your child. Yesterday I discussed choosing a Montessori preschool for your child. Montessori preschools can be an excellent choice for beginning learners in a preschool setting. Most official Montessori schools do cost more than a typical preschool, so that is something to keep in mind as well. Today, I am going to discuss yet another choice for you to keep in mind, a preschool that takes place in a church. We send our son to a Christian church preschool and have been more than pleased with … Continue reading →

If you have read my blog from the other day about questions concerning preschool and your child, you would know that I ended the blog by stating I would write more about the different types of preschools out there. I am aware of three different types of preschools, one of them being a Montessori preschool. I will discuss this type in today’s blog and focus on the other two in separate blogs at a later date. Be looking for them! One choice people have for preschool and their child is a Montessori school. I have looked at these types of … Continue reading →

A little birdie (Thanks, Lisa!) told me that there may be some questions that arose from a previous blog I wrote about picking a preschool. If you haven’t had a chance to read it, you can do so here. Preschool isn’t something that you must choose for your child to attend, it is optional. What if you are a first time parent and really have no idea how this preschool thing works? Let’s see if I can clear up some of the questions people may have concerning preschool and their child. Typically children attend preschool for the first time at … Continue reading →

One of the things young children love to do is “read”. You’ve probably seen them pick up a well known book, and recite the story, turning the pages on cue. They may not be actually decoding the words, but they are doing some very important preparation for learning to read. How much more fun they have when they see their own words in print, and other people can read what they have said! In my family child care home, experience charts were a vital part of our daily routine. Not only did the children see their words in print, it … Continue reading →