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School Choices
Teachers plan small- and large-
group experiences to promote learning, including opportunities to practice new skills and make choices. They pay attention to what kids are doing and comment on their efforts; they help if kids are stuck or frustrated, and encourage the child to keep trying.
Teaching is based on each child’s age and stage of development.
When teachers choose materials,
activities and strategies to use with children, they think about many things, including what most preschoolers need (materials for creating and pretending); what individual children need, and ways to support each child’s culture.
Teachers keep track of your child’s development and learning and set goals for him.
When evaluating a preschool, consider these questions:
n How do adults talk to children? Are they at eye level and do they use their names?
n Are children in the preschool active and engaged? Is play outside part of their day?
Do you see art on the walls?
n How long do teachers stay with the preschool? A high turnover rate is a warning sign. n What is the teacher-student ratio? The NAEYC recommends 2- and 3-year-olds be in groups of no more than 18, with at least two teachers. For 3- to 4-yearolds, 20 or fewer, again with at least two teachers.
n What do other parents think of the school? Ask for a list of parents you can talk with about the school.
n Is the preschool year-round or does it follow a school-year schedule? How does the school’s schedule mesh with your needs?
Find out about early childhood education and more at naeye.org, which also maintains a list of accredited schools. Also check the National Association of Family Child Care, nafcc.org, which also has a list of accredited providers.
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