Interesting Facts About Pre School Education

Pre school is an early childhood program in which children combine learning with play which is conducted by professionally trained adults. The focus of good preschool is Learning and Development. Keeping in mind the developmental milestones of the child, curriculum and activities are planned.

A lot of research has been conducted in this area and they come out of some interesting facts like:

• Research has proved that children enrolled in Head Start enjoy immediate, measurable gains in cognitive test scores, academic ability and success, persistent gains in achievement test score, fewer occurrence of grade retention is found.(National Head Start Impact Study,2004 ).
• In the first five years of life, children acquire basic capabilities that prepare them for later success in school and life. Studies show high quality preschools improves achievement, behavior and social readiness. These kids earn more money, experience stable home lives and become responsible citizens.(Barnett .W, Steven & Jason).
• Toy Library has proved to be a boon in preschool education. Research shows that children exposed to toy library score better in areas like cognitive, social and emotional development. Also willingness of child to attend a school increases.(Sonawat & kalra 2003).

Thus we can conclude by believing that preschool being the base of child’s future and education corresponding to the rapid development observed at the age span of two to five years, should be selected with utmost care and understanding.