Preschool is generally considered appropriate for children between three and five years of age, between the toddler and school stages.
During this stage of development, children learn and assimilate information rapidly, and express interest and fascination in each new discovery.
It is well established that the most important years of learning are begun at birth[3]. A child's brain at this age is making connections that will last the rest of their life.The environment of the young child influences the development of cognitive and emotional skills due to the rapid brain growth that occurs in the early years. Studies have shown that high quality preschools have a short and long term effect in improving the outcomes of a child, especially a disadvantaged child (Schaefer. "Making Investments in Young Children: What Research on Early Care and Education Tells Us).
Universal preschool is an international movement that has made access to preschool available to families in a similar way to compulsory elementary education. Various jurisdictions and advocates have differing priorities for access, availability and funding sources. See kindergarten for details of pre-school education in various countries.
(source:wikipedia)
During this stage of development, children learn and assimilate information rapidly, and express interest and fascination in each new discovery.
It is well established that the most important years of learning are begun at birth[3]. A child's brain at this age is making connections that will last the rest of their life.The environment of the young child influences the development of cognitive and emotional skills due to the rapid brain growth that occurs in the early years. Studies have shown that high quality preschools have a short and long term effect in improving the outcomes of a child, especially a disadvantaged child (Schaefer. "Making Investments in Young Children: What Research on Early Care and Education Tells Us).
Universal preschool is an international movement that has made access to preschool available to families in a similar way to compulsory elementary education. Various jurisdictions and advocates have differing priorities for access, availability and funding sources. See kindergarten for details of pre-school education in various countries.
(source:wikipedia)
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