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Choosing A Preschool For Your Child
Preschool:
is a big step for your child, and for
you! It is a time for growth and
development, friends and learning as well as anxiety, anger and in some cases
shy moments. By choosing the best preschool for your child, you allow your
child the best environment to flourish.
Most larger cities will have several types of preschools available. The
amount of time your child spends in preschool and the things they learn is
often dependent on what the preschool teaches.
This is unlike most school systems where the state educational
guidelines are in place to insure that students meet specific learning
objectives.
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Locate
Schools
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The
first step in the process is to locate the schools available to you in your
area. Preschools are available through
programs that are government sponsored, area community centers, churches and
private facilities. The type of schools you can consider is up to you and
dependent on what you would like your child to experience. Some parents will incorporate a daycare and
preschool into one where the child remains at the facility while you are
working but has a least part of the day dedicated to educational
activities. Other parents place children
in preschools just for a few hours per day where the goal is for them to get a
big of education and then to go home.
preschool
Is
Your Child Ready For Preschool?
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It
is important to consider the development of your child for preschool. Most preschools will require that the child
is potty trained. They will have
guidelines for age, which usually does not start prior to your child's third
birthday (though some types of young preschool groups where parents stay with
the kids can start as young as two years old.)
Your child should be:
·
Socially able to be around
other children; shy children will need to develop this skill as will children
that are more aggressive
·
They should be willing and able
to be separated from you for the preschool time period
·
They should be physical able to
be left with their preschool teacher; preschoolers requiring physical attention
may need a special schools
·
They should be cognitively
ready for it; preschool is a time for learning, but often they should be ready
and willing to learn before starting.
If
you are unsure about how ready your child is for school, talk with your
physician. Ask them questions about the
child's development and if they are ready for school.
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Types
Of Preschools
There
are several types of preschools to consider for your child. The first is a Montessori Program. These programs will teach a variety of things
but usually focus on a more natural and "all living things are
important" type of learning. The curriculum may be religious based, too.
A
High Approach (Scope Approach) is another form where there is a lot of
promotion of involvement with other people. Children are encouraged to look for
their interests and to pursue their individual goals.
A
Waldorf Approach is another option where there is a three pronged approach:
the body, soul and spirit of the individual is
embraced. Here, the preschool will work to develop all areas, including giving
them time to be creative. The approach
in this type of school is more group oriented.
A
fourth type of preschool to consider is the Bank Street Approach. Here, education is the focus where the
children are learning to be physically, socially and emotionally strong in
their development.
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Finding
Your Fit
Prior
to making your decision about the right preschool for your child, dedicate your
time to talking with the preschools in your area. Meet with the schools and go over their
curriculum. Find out what they are
teaching, how they teach it as well as their progress in doing so. How well do children do when they are in this
school?
By
talking with and working with the preschools, you will be able to determine
clearer where your children fit in. Talk with other parents that have children
enrolled in the school and their concerns.
You may have very specific goals for the preschool you choose or you may
just like the teachers your child will have.
Ultimately, you do need to spend some time getting to know the options
you have. This is the start of their education and therefore needs to be a
decision you make carefully.
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With my best wishes