The following excerpt from the book Teaching and Learning in the Kindergarten Year by Dominic Gullo describes brain development in the early years. During pre-school and Kindergarten, the brain grows steadily, increasing from seventy percent to ninety percent of its eventual adult weight. In addition to gains…
What should be considered in determining whether a preschool is the best one for your child? There are no national standards and there is wide variation amongst state standards. Fortunately,the Texas Education Agency has wonderful standards for pre-school programs in the state of Texas. They address the…
Summary: If you can’t find the perfect preschool, at a minimum, choose a school where teachers are warm and nurturing. If possible, find a program where a teacher has a BA in early education or has extensive early education training. There is an enormous amount…
