Preschool or no preschool? Your advice!! What's best?

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Preschool or no preschool? Your advice!! What's best?

Answer 1

ABSOLUTELY!!!  I think you could handicap your child by not choosing preschool.  Kindergarten is much more than "just playtime" anymore.  Your child learns so much in preschool!  The concepts taught in preschool prepare for primary classes.  You will need to do your homework to choose the one that is the right fit for your child.

Answer 2

Well, I sent both my children to preschool. Both were sent to develop their social skills and to prepare them for a school setting. However, they didn't learn much in preschool except socialization that I hadn't already taught them myself and as to my youngest child he is so far advanced then the rest of his preschool class that the teacher has repeatedly come to me for suggestions as to what to out in the lesson plan for him.

Answer 3

Glorified daycare. Honestly they could learn more from spending the day with you.

Answer 4

Please, please, please, send your child to preschool!  As a former kindergarten teacher, I can honestly say that there was a WORLD of difference between my incoming students who had attended preschool and those who had not.  Those who have attended preschool just seem to "get" everything so much easier because they have better attention spans, they are more acclimated to working & playing on a schedule & they are socially more able to interact with their peers.  3 days a week would be appropriate, and you could still have him/her at home with you for a couple of days to slowly get both of you into the school routine.  Can you imagine how much of a shock it would be for him/her if they didn't attend preschool & were suddenly thrust into kindergarten with no prior school experience?  It would just be too overwhelming!

Answer 5

Preschool cause they teach kids how to behave and get them ready for school. Also they learn a couple of things.

Answer 6

My son is very intelligent. He knows his ABC's, shapes, colors, and can count to 26. He just recently learned how to say how to spell his name (jack). I just started him in preschool today. I know there probably isn't alot they are going to be able to teach him intellectually but emotionally and socially I know it will be good for him. It exposes them to a group of their peers and teahes how to share and work together. Although I have friends with kids from 1 yr to 6yrs, they aren't all around at one time so him being around all those kids from different groups and backgrounds is good for him to learn how to get along with others and be patient and tolerant. So no matter what I would recommend preschool because it reaches small children on all their awareness levels.

Answer 7

I am a preschool teacher and I believe you should enroll your child into preschool. It teaches them social skills and how to get along with other childern. It also prepares child to do school work.

Answer 8

Since Kindergarten has turned into boot camp and teachers no longer have time to help kids adjust to a group setting I think all kids need some sort of group experience. I'd look for a nursery school the year before a child goes to school . Three mornings a week is fine. Look for one that is focused on play to help children learn to get along with the group and each other. Make sure the curriculum is not totally focused on letters and numbers but includes lots of activities around science, nature, art, and learning about the world. There should be at least 45 minutes of uninterrupted free play where the children are free to choose from many interesting activities. Be sure to visit while the program is in session and make sure that your child would be comfortable. Look for children and teachers who are enthusiastic and seem happy to be there.

Answer 9

I have 5 sons my youngest will be 5 in Dec. My older boys by his age were writing their name letters, numbers etc. My youngest will not even pick up a crayon for me or use a magnadoodle. He shows no interest so I am sending him to preschool in hopes it will jumpstart him with writing a little. Kids always do things better for others then they do their parents. He is so used to hanging out with kids that are much older with him as he was a surprise baby and his brothers are 5-9 years older then him. We just started all day K in our are to last year and I want to prepare him a bit so he is going to go 2 or 3 times a week for 3 hours a day. I felt guilty at first but I think for him it is the best thing to do. He doesnt let anyone but me do anything for him and I fear with Kindergarten he will have to much seperation anxiety. AFter volunteering in my other 3 sons classes in K I know that it is hard for a teacher to have 20 students age 5 and have to deal with 1 or 2 kids that take weeks to get over not being with mom.

Answer 10

It depends on the preschools that are available in your area.  I think that you need to visit them and ask questions.  A quality preschool program is one that has a developmentally appropriate curriculum.  For 3-4 year olds, this involves a lot of play-based learning and a whole lot of language and literacy exposure.  It is true, that if you don't select a good program, it can be not better than day-care.  However, I would argue that even day care has some benefits.  Being able to socialize and work with other children is an important skill that children must understand in order to adjust and be successful in kindergarten.  Does that mean that your child will not be successful if they do not attend preschool?  Certainly not.  If you are a good mother and provide lots of opportunities for your child to learn at home - then chances are, your child will be just fine.  If you go that route, the most important things that you can do are talk to your child - (build their vocabulary) and read with them EVERY DAY!  You will also want to find play groups where your child is able to play and "work" with other children.  If you are dedicated at home and provide these opportunities, then your child should be in good shape - with or without preschool.  Here is what you have to remember - preschool is not a substitute for good parenting (i.e. spending quality time and providing learning opportunities), but rather a supplemental way to offer even more experiences from which your child can learn and benefit.

Just for the record, research has shown that children who attend a quality preschool program (one that is developmentally appropriate) tend to do better in their early school years.

Whatever you choose, I wish you and your child the best of luck!

Answer 11

If you have a choice, I'd go for pre-school several days a week.

This gives kids the introduction to school in general and to play that leads to academic success.

They will learn to take turns, how to wait for what they want and how to be polite.It will also give them a set of kids to play with.

It needn't be every day or all day.Whatever works with best with you.

Good luck

Answer 12

I say go for it. Still treat this this step as any step in your child's life. Do some research before you enroll your child in a preschool. You don't want a place that is an overpaid babysitting service. You want someplace that is going to allow your child to develop mentally, emotionally, and socially. These years are just more important than any of their education is to come.These years lay down the cognitve pathways children need in order to learn.

Answer 13

i think preschool works the best

Answer 14

Preschool, my daughter started when she was 3 and she loves it. It is a good headstart. My daughter learned alot from there. She's starting again tomorrow (4 years old) at a private Catholic pre-k.

Answer 15

preschool

Answer 16

preschool is best in my opinion.

Answer 17

I never went to pre school or kindergarten. Instead, I went to nursery school for one year and went to first grade.

Answer 18

Of course you need to enroll your children first to preschool...Preschooling can be a good tool in molding our children to prepare them to world of education.

Answer 19

It al depend on what State you live in . Some states a particular about thier preschools and preschool teachers. Here in hawaii you need a teo year degree in Early Childhood Education and they do a background check. Not all States do any of this.

That being said maybe you could send your child to preschool part-time. That way he/she will spend some time with you and children her own age.

Answer 20

Yes because preschool is the inviteation to a good life in kindergarten.

Answer 21

i found preschool worked very well for my daughter.she learned alot that helped her enter into kindergarten including social skills and since she is an only child it gave her many new friends and playmates.

Answer 22

Like everything else with raising a kid, it really depends on your personal situation and your child. But in general, I would say that preschool is the best.

Your child will learn a lot of important things in pre-school :) Not only how to write, count, and recognize shapes, etc... but also how to get along well with different kids his/her own age.  All of these things will make it easier when he/she is ready to start school.

I wished I could afford to send my daughter to preschool. And I was so glad when she was able to start pre-k! She is still my little girl and I still get to teach her things when she gets home. But she also amazes me with the things she knows and I love hearing her talk about her adventures with the other "big kids" and helping her solve problems (such as knowing when it's ok to tell on other kids.)

If you have time to take care of your kid yourself, I would say that a half-day preschool is best. Your kid would get the best of both worlds... interaction with other kids, learning that sometimes you have to listen to grownups other than your parents, and special time with you.

If your choices are simply preschool or an ordinary more relaxed babysitter, I would definitely go with preschool!

Answer 23

Yes do preschool becuase your child will learn alot.

Answer 24

As a preschool teacher I can tell you that it is in no way,shape or form--glorified babysitting!! We teach the children the same things they do in Junior Kindergarten and more!! We teach the kids what day(number and day) it is on the calendar, the days of the week, the months of the year, phonics, what season it is, the weather and last year we taught a group of 2-4 year olds the alphabet in sign language. On top of all that we change our themes every 2 weeks and teach the children social skills they will need to enter Kindergarten. I have been in this line of work for over 10 years and it is a fantastic way for kids to learn!!

Answer 25

A good pre-school is the answer - always check for quality - staff qualifications, the number of adults to children,the routine that is offered.

Choosing childcare - whether it is for one morning a week should never be hurried, find a nursery/pre-school that you feel happy with. Go with your instincts - they are probably right.

In the Uk we would go onto the Ofsted website to see what the government regulators thought about the childcare.

A good pre-school will treat your child as an individual, will encourage your child to socialise, to share and work with others. You child should grow and develop there and become a happy confident child who is ready for new experiences. They should be encouraged to eat healthily, to excercise, to experiment with art and to listen and join in story time.

As a parent you should be able to compliment the pre-schools hard work - through reading with your child and building on the activities they are enjoying.

Hope this helps.

Answer 26

preschool!!! it prepares your child for kindergarten and gives them a heads up on cleaning up their own mess and listening to the teacher...

Answer 27

I think it's better to attend preschool, it helps prepare the child for school and the transition will be easier when they've already had the experience of interacting with their contemporaries.

Answer 28

i thinnk that young kids should go 2 pre-school, because it gives them a chance to be around other children that are there age, & they would have more fun because they are begin around kids/children(s) that understand them in a way

Answer 29

Having worked in a preschool and in county kindergarted, you can see the difference in the children who have been in some sort of preschool. The children who have been in preschool, even if it is only a few days a week, accel more and more adept to the school environment from the beginning.

Answer 30

i would do pre school my son did it and now hes got all a's and hes in 6 he should be in 5 its a good boost for ur child