Why is a quality preschool program important?
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I'm making this page about Quality Preschools because the most important time for learning during a child's development is between 0-5 year of age. Finding that quality preschool to send your child is important for future school success. All those moms and dads who are staying home with your kids, still need to find a preschool program. Children need to be with other kids thier age to develope social skills. So moms and dads even if you have chosen to stay home, you still need to find a quality preschool program to send your child. Be prepared for the cost. High quality preschools can be as much as a house payment. But don't fear. Why not try making home at home. Click here to see the top 3 money making products.
What makes a quality program?
Child Centered
Children need to be the center of a preschool program. The classroom is their environment. Shelves should the low so children can get materials independently. They also need to be labled so the children can clean up by themselves. All moms and dads want their child to learn how to be independent and pick up their toys. What should I see in the classroom?
Centers
All preschool programs should have centers.
Blocks: You should see a block center filled with all types of blocks for building. It is here that our future architecture begins their career.
Art: There needs to be a space for painting, sculpting, cutting, gluing, and playing with play dough.
Music: Music should be playing most of the day, even during rest. There also needs to be instrument. What is a preschool classroom without a marching band.
Books, Books, and more Books: There needs to be lots of books for children to look at pictures and read. There needs to be a variety like picture books, factual books, and big books.
Science: All preschool classrooms need a science area. There needs to be a water table and sand table, scales and microscopes. Here is where our future doctors begin.
manipulatives/puzzles: Here is where all the games and puzzles are stored.
Blocks: You should see a block center filled with all types of blocks for building. It is here that our future architecture begins their career.
Art: There needs to be a space for painting, sculpting, cutting, gluing, and playing with play dough.
Music: Music should be playing most of the day, even during rest. There also needs to be instrument. What is a preschool classroom without a marching band.
Books, Books, and more Books: There needs to be lots of books for children to look at pictures and read. There needs to be a variety like picture books, factual books, and big books.
Science: All preschool classrooms need a science area. There needs to be a water table and sand table, scales and microscopes. Here is where our future doctors begin.
manipulatives/puzzles: Here is where all the games and puzzles are stored.
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Sweetestmiracle
Jan 13, 2009 @ 7:02 pm | delete
- Working in an educational setting myself, I haev to say I really enjoyed reading your lens. Thank you for sharing ;)
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- Well, what do you think?
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