At what age should I enroll......??

Question

my 2 year old for preschool?

Answer 1

if he or she is really smart you can enroll her/him now

Answer 2

I am a toddler teacher for nine two year olds. My class seems to be where  they learn to become social, they learn manners/colors/shapes/number/letters but most importantly they learn social skills. We work in sharing, and while no toddler can truely appreciate the feelings of others, we try to instill values such as "it hurts bobby when you push him!"

I'd say 2 is the perfect age - it'll prepare him for the more structured classroom when he turns three or four, while giving him ample time to learn to be social with other children : )

Answer 3

How smart your child is should not make a difference in whether you enroll your child now or not.

First you need to consider what is necessary for your family.  

Do you NEED child care for your child?  Most two year old programs are more "day care" than preschool...though they still reap benefits because of being with their peer group.

Do you need time for yourself?  It's important that we as mom's realize that we sometimes need a break from our children and the children need a break from us...especially if your child is very similar to you.  We need to make "taking care of ourself time" so that we can be the best mom possibly to our children.  In that regard...look into a 2 day a week program.

Usually 2 years prior to Kindergarten is sufficient.  I usually recommended entering into a 3 year old preschool program which is usually less hours/days than a preK program.  Remember that most preschools are play-based and the focus is not cognitive learning but social emotional.  Good luck in your decision making.

Answer 4

when they are potty trained and tell you what is going on at school. For most children that is at age 3

Answer 5

when the kid can read.

i'd say 3 would be appropriate.

Answer 6

Well you can enroll her now on any of your local headstart schools as long as she is potty trained then there's no problem!

Answer 7

i think you should wait till 3 years old not to early not to late

Answer 8

Who do you want to teach your child behavior and morals?  The answer should help you know when to enroll your child in preschool.  If the child is at school the majority of his life you have little to do with the molding of him.