What exactly will my son be taught in Preschool?

Question

What do they teach our kids? I'm already working with him on the alphabet, numbers, colors, animal sounds, letter and number recognition, letter sounds, shapes, and hand-eye coordination.. He's only 22 months now, if I keep working with him, will it still be necessary to send him to preschool?

Thanks.

Answer 1

Manners,colors,how to read,how to write his name,learning the alphabet,learning numbers{in order.

Answer 2

Preschool is the place where your child gets to interactive with their peers in a fun AND educational environment.

Answer 3

Pre-School is for:

-Social development-learning to share, turn take, friendships, independence, getting ready for being away from home for school days.

-New experience-Preschools offer new games, activities, toys etc, people to meet, places to go, visits from people such as fire engine/fighters etc.

-Depending on curriculum the preschool follows they will teach the things you have already mentioned but also work towards targets set that prepare them for school. (If you're in England this will be the Early Years Foundation Stage).

As for whether you should send him...I think that preschool is very beneficial for children 3+ although preschool take chidlren early I wouldnt send my children until maybe just before 3 or their third birthday depending on when they are ready. It is great for them to meet the friends they'd go to school with, have time away from home, having fun with new experiences etc.

But please dont think preschool is just a place to learn colours etc the learning curriculum is more complex than that and has many theories behind it-its not just a place to dump children when mum and dad need a break like it used to be years ago---now its an early years experience!

Answer 4

The most important  thing a child can get from preschool and not from home is learning how to socialise with people his own age. They will also reinforce everything you have been teaching him. However I am pretty sure preschool is not mandatory so you don't have to him if you do not want to.

Answer 5

alphabet

numbers

shapes

colors

address/phone #

how to write thier first name

difference in big and little

Answer 6

I didn't go to pre-k, and I am a B-level gifted student, starting in 1st grade.

Answer 7

It really depends on the preschool he goes to. The most important thing he will learn in preschool is the social-emotional connection that children need as a foundation for education. Teaching him his ABC's and colors is all fine and dandy, but if he doesn't learn how to express his feelings and interact properly with other chidlren and adults in charge, he could grow up to have a socail disconnect with others or problems with authority. He will also learn independence.

Answer 8

Here is a different point of view to consider:

You sound like a conscientious parent who spends a lot of time with your child.  It will be important that your involvement with his education continues throughout his academic career.

There is nothing a preschool can teach your son that you as a mom cannot teach him yourself.  Don't be in a hurry to institutionalize your child.  

Most people will try to convince you that preschool is necessary to teach him how to socialize with his peers.  Not every child has a mom like you and he is likely to encounter some very unacceptable behavior.  You can teach him self-control, being considerate, taking turns, making compromises, following rules, and self-confidence at home.  He can practice these lessons at playgroup, storytime, sports leagues or whatever toddler group activities you choose to attend. If he is receptive, teach him to read before you send him to school.

Good luck.

Answer 9

pre-school he will mix with other kids,

come next year he wil have 2 go to school anyway so mite as well get him used to leaving u every mornin, otherwise he mite b hard 2 settle.

kids love pre-school, they learn loads, make friends, having fun visitors like firemen etc and go on trips

Answer 10

You have the developmental items in good order, your child is fortunate. Unless you have 10 kids you need the social enviroment. Kids need the social interaction with their peers. Starting school at 5years old is really getting to be too late, and not the norm.

every kids is different, good luck.

Answer 11

Yes it will still be necessary to send him to preschool.  Preschool is not all about the academics.  In fact the most important thing that children learn from preschool is how to appropriately socialize in a school setting with same aged peers and their teacher.  This is something that a child can only learn by doing.  Also, preschool helps teach children how to function in a school setting (learning to raise hand for questions, asking to use the bathroom, asking for help, etc.).  Also just because your child is memorizing all that does not mean that he actually knows the meaning of those things.  That will come later.  There is a whole lot more to number then recognizing them, he will eventually learn 1:1 correspondence, what the value of each number is, etc.  So it is good that he knows those things, but I hope you are not pushing him too much, because if he has just memorized what the things are, he does not necessarily comprehend all of it.  I would send him to preschool when he is 3 or 4 years old. I would avoid flashcards, because children's are very hands-on and they learn best through play.

Answer 12

It would be better if he went to preschool the reason why is because if he skips preschool he would not learn how to socialize with kids is age o younger or older. What your doing right now is really good for his future. Make sure he goes to preschool if hes really intelligent he could go to a really good preschool.

What the teachers teach at preschool is

Show How to Respect one another.

Working with other people.

and alot of the stuff your teaching him right now but They teach more than just how to count or learn the alphabet he should really go to preschool in my oppinion but really it is your decission.