Preschool Education: A Parent Guide

Posted on: 21 May 2015

Enrollment in preschool can be indicative of success later in life. The desire to help children realize their potential motivates many parents to enroll their children in preschool, where kids can start learning valuable skills they will need to navigate elementary and secondary schools. The ability to recognize letters is important when it comes to developing strong reading skills. As a preschool teacher, here are two fun activities you can use to help teach the toddlers in your class to recognize the letters of the alphabet.
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Posted on: 13 April 2015

The younger children learn, the more likely they are to apply the lesson. That's the thinking behind a lot of what we teach preschoolers, and it definitely applies to health and nutrition. About 17 percent of children under age 18 in the U.S. are obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control, and that number has been holding steady for about a decade. For the first time, obesity rates are declining in preschoolers -- kids between the ages of 2 and 5 -- especially those who are of low income and attend a preschool program.
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Posted on: 25 February 2015

According to statistics, some 60 percent of parenting arrangements consist of both the mother and father being employed in the workforce. This means that for people with children, it is important to find a day care program like that at Basics Primary School & Day Care or other arrangement to make sure their child is safe and taken care of while the parents are at work. Since education is so critical in today's competitive society, you'll need to be sure that your child is given the opportunity to receive day care that will both take care of their needs and edify their mind.
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Posted on: 30 January 2015

Your child's education is one of the most important parts of your parental responsibilities. This is especially true in modern society where your child's grades will determine what colleges they can attend. Unfortunately, some children will struggle with certain subjects, and history is a rather common problematic subject area. Luckily, there are a couple of tips you can follow to help your child turn this weakness into a strength.  Carefully Review Your Child's Curriculum 
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