Preschool: School and Academics Articles
Kindergarten Sight Words List
This list contains the most common kindergarten sight words. Although kids won't need to be able to read these sight words until the end of kindergarten, if you've got a pre-K child itching to get started with sight words, this is a great place to start.
Math for Preschoolers: More Than Just Counting
With all the focus on language and literacy in the early years, math seems to be a forgotten subject. But in order to prepare for the math skills they'll be expected to grasp later, children need early exposure to mathematical concepts.
Preschool Summer Reading List
Looking for summer reading ideas? Here are our four picks for a solid gold summer of reading with your preschooler.
The Essential Guide to Preschool Science
Wondering what preschoolers should know when it comes to scientific concepts, and how best to help them? Here's our essential guide to all things preschool science, plus expert book picks to make learning fun!
Preschool Learning: More than ABCs and 123s
New research shows that teaching preschoolers both academic and social-emotional skills leads to greater school readiness overall. How can teachers do double duty at school, and what can you do to support social-emotional development at home?
Preschool Math: Mastering Number Recognition and Counting
In preschool, math learning is all about counting, number recognition, and one-to-one correspondence. Here's how to help your child practice at home.
Preschool Math: Exploring Patterns
In preschool, identifying and creating patterns is just the beginning of the mastery of life-long mathematical skills. Here's how to introduce your preschooler to patterning.
Preschool Accreditation: What it Means
Do you know if your child's preschool is accredited? Should you care? Considering the fact that fewer than 10 percent of America's preschools have gained accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children, chances are your child's preschool is not one of them.
10 Ways to Teach Your Child About the Seasons
The science of seasons includes lots of observation, outdoor exploration, and flat-out fun for parents and kids alike. Get started with these 10 ideas.
Preschool Reading: Comprehension and Sequencing
Reading comprehension and sequencing are two pre-reading skills that preschoolers can practice before they can read themselves. Here's how parents can help develop these important skills.
- Sudbury Schools: A Radical Alternative to No Child Left Behind
- What Do Test Scores Really Say About a School?
- Beyond AYP: Evaluating Your Child's School
- High School Rankings: What Do They Mean?
- Barack Obama on Education
- Study Shows the Right Preschool Leads to Later Success
- School Uniforms
- What is Reggio Emilia?
- What are Charter Schools?
- How Children Learn a Second Language
