Parents today hear that it is important to get your child academically ready for school, making sure that direct instruction is used at their child's academic preschool. But most of the research show the same result, that kids in academic preschools do not have advantages over those in play based preschools, in fact, it shows the opposite. Kids who went to play based preschools tend to like school more, are less stressed about school, are more creative, and perform better academically and socially. Here's a recent article from Washington Post that expands on this.
Why Kids Deserve a Preschool That Lets Them Play
If you're looking for more information about types of preschools, here's a link to
Past Preschool Resources
BOOK DISCUSSION
This semester we are reading Parenting from the Inside Out by Daniel Siebel and Mary Hartzell. This week of October 10, we will be discussing Chapter 7, in the Monday class only, next week we will discuss it in the Wednesday and Thursday class. The discussion questions are here.
CLASS ANNOUNCEMENT
Our Halloween Costume/Potluck Party will be held on Wednesday-10/25, Thursday -10/26 and Monday -10/30. Put on those adorable costumes and bring healthy food to share.
Allison from the Wednesday morning class is coordinating the donations/gifts for the play kitchen replacement. Please send gift donations through Paypal: aserkes@gmail.com. In the note, please give your name and which day/time you are in class so you can be added to the lottery. Thank you for your generosity!
Why Kids Deserve a Preschool That Lets Them Play
If you're looking for more information about types of preschools, here's a link to
Past Preschool Resources
BOOK DISCUSSION
This semester we are reading Parenting from the Inside Out by Daniel Siebel and Mary Hartzell. This week of October 10, we will be discussing Chapter 7, in the Monday class only, next week we will discuss it in the Wednesday and Thursday class. The discussion questions are here.
CLASS ANNOUNCEMENT
Our Halloween Costume/Potluck Party will be held on Wednesday-10/25, Thursday -10/26 and Monday -10/30. Put on those adorable costumes and bring healthy food to share.
Allison from the Wednesday morning class is coordinating the donations/gifts for the play kitchen replacement. Please send gift donations through Paypal: aserkes@gmail.com. In the note, please give your name and which day/time you are in class so you can be added to the lottery. Thank you for your generosity!
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