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