Archive for February, 2008

Homeschooling VS. Preschool Education And Socialization

A Legal Expert Speaks to the Dangers of Preschool Issues in Society
The public perception that homeschooling students and socialization are incompatible and is one of the greatest stumbling blocks to homeschooling throughout the country., no doubt. The flawed thinking was dealt with in Part I of our series on homeschool education and socialization.
But, an even […]

Is Your Child Ready For Preschool?

Many parents enroll their children in preschool programs without considering whether or not their child is really ready for preschool. Many parents are eager to give their child a head start in the race to educational success so children are starting preschool at younger ages. However, enrolling your child too early in preschool can cause […]

Preschool Education - Why Should You Care About Preschool Learning?

Preschool education is a hot topic among parents and early childhood educators today. If you are the parent of a preschooler (or younger child) you need to ask yourself why you should care about preschool learning. There are three key reasons why you should not only concern yourself with your child’s preschool education but become […]

Preschool Education - What You Must Teach Your Preschooler

Many members of my mother’s generation did not even attend kindergarten. Many members of my generation did not even attend preschool. With my son’s generation preschool has become a necessary part of preparation for formal education. In fact for most children, formal education actually begins with preschool. That does not mean that preschool education begins […]

Does Your Child Need To Go To Preschool?

There is a simple answer to this complex question. No.
Children don’t need preschool to gain admission to kindergarten or to succeed in life. In fact, the wrong preschool experience could potentially set a child back by creating a negative perception of school, learning, and socializing. However the right preschool experience can give a child a […]

Preschool Education In USA - Emerging Trends And Implications For Future

Early childcare and education is now universally regarded as an important component of basic education. The World Conference on Education for All held in March 1990 at Jomtien, Thailand promoted the idea that “Learning begins at birth”. According to United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, UNICEF, proper early childhood programs can produce more agile […]