It may look like they're just playing, but pint-sized pupils are developing skills that will last a lifetime. Playing dress up, finger painting, pushing trains around a track - preschool certainly looks like a lot of fun, but you may be wondering, Will my child really learn anything? And in today’s tough economic climate, is it worth the expense? Most definitely, say early-childhood experts, who insist that play is the ideal way for three and four year olds to develop essential academic and social skills. Here are some of the important lessons young children will absorb under the guise of play.
Finding a place for your child to spend the day away from home can be an overwhelming process. Trusting someone with your children can be scary at first, but if you have some ideas of what to look for, it can help you feel more prepared to make a choice. Here are 10 things to consider:
Wondering what life after baby will really be like? Here’s a sneak peek…
You’ve brought your lovely new baby daughter home from the hospital, and you eagerly show her to your three-year-old son, who pats the baby lovingly. Five minutes pass, and your son says, “Mommy, give the baby back to the hospital and come play with me!”
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