| The preschool environment is designed to educate | | | | practice memory retention, writing games hone fine |
| young children prior to the age of five - when most | | | | motor skills, and books and storytelling further a love |
| children begin kindergarten. Preschool is an optional | | | | for reading and language. And all the while, children |
| learning experience; some preschool programs are | | | | are also learning fundamental social lessons such as |
| offered through the public school district, but in most | | | | working together, respecting each other, and taking |
| cases preschool is offered privately - either in a | | | | turns. |
| non-denominational setting or through a religious | | | | The modern preschool environment will also |
| institution. Because preschool meets the needs of | | | | incorporate the use of computer games into the |
| young children, preschool learning differs quite a bit | | | | curriculum. Preschool learning of today can take place |
| from the learning environment offered at the time of | | | | through the use of computer software that engages |
| elementary school. | | | | children through the use of color, sound, and |
| Research has shown that children of this age are | | | | interactive play. |
| especially conducive to learning; their brains are like | | | | Creative preschool teachers are crucial to successful |
| sponges picking up concepts through the use of all of | | | | preschool learning. It takes an inspired, resourceful |
| their senses. Such is the reason that preschool | | | | individual to effectively deliver educational lessons in a |
| learning concepts are taught through play-based | | | | way that interests and motivates small children. |
| programs. It has been shown that preschool aged | | | | Holding the attention of students so small can |
| children learn best through play, absorbing | | | | sometimes be the most difficult accomplishment. |
| fundamental lessons without being aware of anything | | | | Most importantly, the goal of preschool learning is to |
| but having fun. | | | | foster a lifelong love of learning; children should leave |
| Curriculum designed for preschool learning often | | | | the preschool experience with a feeling of |
| incorporates core concepts into fun, tactile games; | | | | accomplishment allowing them to move forward in |
| ball play promotes hand-eye coordination, physical | | | | their education with comfort and confidence. |
| games sharpen gross motor skills, card games | | | | |