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So, where does all that time go? You’ve survived all the sleepless nights, taught your baby to rollover, crawl, and walk, and endured exhaustive toddler temper tantrums. Your little one is now an independent, articulate, self-aware preschooler who is ready to tackle the ABC’s and 123’s in a structured classroom. There will be new rules and routines to follow, but your well-prepared preschooler will be all too ready to shine. Their little minds are designed to soak up as much knowledge in reading, math, science, art, music, computers, and Spanish as you can possibly throw at them. Make space on the refrigerator, you will want to proudly display every scribble and brush stroke your little Einstein brings home.
With so many preschool choices, it can be overwhelming trying to decide which environment is best for your child. Many churches offer high quality preschool programs. There are also private preschools that are faith based as well as private preschools that are solely focused on education. You may also want to consider some alternative options such as Montessori schools. Of course, most daycare centers offer preschool programs that are for children who must be cared for full-time while parents are working.
No matter which preschool program you like best, it is important to make sure that the program is the best fit for your child’s personality and style of learning. Some factors to consider include student to teacher ratio, style of teaching in the classroom, type of discipline and reward system used, and subjects offered such as languages, gardening, computers, music, and art. Remember that preschool will lay the foundation for their educational pathway and you will want to carefully consider which program and which educators will be responsible for laying that groundwork.
However, this is a test. I repeat this is a test, this is just a test. Sending your child off to preschool is merely a test for you and your child before the big “K,” Kindergarten starts. Although not easily done, you will have to relinquish some control over the choices you make for your child and now your child will be responsible for making those choices. You will not be by his or her side at all times to provide protection from every struggle on the playground or mean word shouted from another child. What you can do is make sure that you are as involved as much as possible with any parent related activities such as school parties, parent/school organizations, school events/fundraisers, and possibly participating in other activities such as reading to the children in the classroom or making a special snack. There are so many ways to stay very connected with your preschooler in and out of the classroom.
Since preschool is just one new phase of your preschooler’s life, I have compiled a list of articles below with a lot of great preschooler information related to preschooler care, health, safety, growth and development, as well as other preschooler issues. As usual, each new phase in life comes with a new set of challenges. But, those challenges can be easily overcome and the roller coaster ride starts to have many more ups than downs. Read below about preschooler information that relates to 3 and 4 year olds.
PRESCHOOLER INFORMATION: BASIC CARE
1. Food Pyramid For Young Children
Highlights: Check out this daily food guide for 2 to 8 year olds. How many servings of fruits, grains, vegetables, and dairy should your child be getting each day?
Food Pyramid for Young Children
2. Sleep Problems and Concerns
Highlights: Dealing with bedtime battles can be exhausting and frustrating. Find out how to make bedtime peaceful and relaxing for your preschooler.Preschooler Sleep Problems
2. Could My Preschooler Have a Developmental Delay?
Highlights: All parents worry if their child seems to be lagging behind on the milestones. Some developmental delays are normal and some signal a problem. Find out when you should contact your physician.
Developmental Delays
PRESCHOOLER INFORMATION: HEALTH
1. Handwashing 101
Highlights: Keep those germs away by teaching your preschooler to wash their hands properly.
Handwashing 101
PRESCHOOLER INFORMATION: SAFETY
1. Fire Escape Route and Fire Drills
Highlights: We all hope we will never have to encounter a fire in our own home, but it is always best to be prepared just in case we need to exit our home quickly in the event of an emergency. Teach your preschooler how to follow a fire escape route by practicing fire drills.
Fire Plan Checklist
2. Tips For Safety
Highlights: General guidelines and specific hazards to watch out for with your preschooler.
Tips for Safety
PRESCHOOLER INFORMATION: ISSUES
1. Learning
Highlights: There are so many new skills a preschooler will be learning in a short period of time that will continue to develop over many years to come. Find out about working with your child on those skills.
Learning for Preschoolers
2. Preschool
Highlights: There are many articles here related to preschool readiness, finding a great preschool, and what to expect in preschool.
Preschool Topics
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