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Preparing Your Child for Educational Journey of their Life

February 24, 2024
By Village Montessori & Preparatory School

Considering when to enroll their children in preschool can be one of the greatest decisions for parents.  With many factors to consider - the child's age, their schedule, the goal parents have for a learning environment that fits their family - we offer the following insights and observations about the benefits of preschool for young children.  

Regardless of when a child starts, preschool lays a foundation for learning - socially, emotionally, and academically - that will help your child succeed once they reach elementary-level schooling.  Preschool offers a plethora of benefits to children that far exceed 

Growth Opportunity - For the majority of children, preschool is the first experience in which they attend a structured setting with teachers and children other than siblings. This environment shares the importance of providing opportunities for children to socialize, learn to share, follow instructions, and learn self-discipline and self-control. 

Promotes Social and Emotional Development - High-quality preschool programs focus on nurturing warm relationships among children, teachers, and parents. Teachers that build close relationships with these Transitional Kindergartners in their care. 

Children Learn Independence - Children make way for self-growth when they learn to take care of themselves and help others. In a high-quality preschool program, children are introduced to behaviors required to function favorably in a kindergarten classroom. 

Develop Motor Skills - Preschool helps in developing fine motor skills in children. Young children tend to be in motion for a good major part of the day. Thus, high-quality pre-schools provide several opportunities for children to run, climb and stay indulged inactive set of games. 

Prepares Children for Kindergarten - As kindergarten becomes more academic, parents look out for Montessori Academy Preschool to launch their kids on the path to success in school. Their high-quality staff keenly focuses on children in how to focus and work as a team.