There are many types of preschools. Developmental preschools are more popular as their programs are play-based. Research showed that children learn best through play. In developmental preschools, the curriculum is child-directed and teachers act as facilitators. Learn more about developmental preschools in these articles.
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Play: It’s the Way Young Children Learn
That’s why many parents, anxious for their children to succeed in school, want early care and education programs to...
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Playtime Valuable - and Under Siege, Experts Warn
With pre-K and the early grades expected to be a key element of President Barack Obama's education agenda,...
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Choosing a Preschool
How can you choose the best preschool or childcare situation for your child? These suggested guidelines, based on the...
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When Children Play, They Learn Skills That Contribute to School Success
Using one thing to represent another Through pretend play, children learn to use their imaginations to represent...
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Pre-K (What Exactly Is It)
Perhaps you have heard about the pre-K movement. It’s been discussed in journals, featured on TV reports, and talked...
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