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Pre-school

Daycare and Preschool: Compare Care, Learning and Schedule

Daycare versus preschool is often presented as a simple distinction between care and learning. In practice, program names do not tell you everything about the experience. Ask how a provider combines daily care, play,…

Pre-school

Helping Preschoolers Stay with a Tricky Task

Preschool persistence strategies should help a child stay engaged with a meaningful task, not continue at any cost. A puzzle or building problem can invite another attempt when the challenge is understandable and help is…

Pre-school

Repairing a Preschool Conflict: Beyond Saying Sorry

Preschool conflict repair starts with what happened and who needs help. Saying sorry can be part of the response, but a rehearsed word does not by itself restore a broken structure or return a taken object. Help children see a…

Pre-school

Helping a Preschooler Join a Game Already in Progress

Helping a preschooler join play involves more than telling them to ask, "Can I play?" An ongoing game has materials, roles and a shared idea. Looking first can help your child find an entry that makes sense to the children…

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Process Art and Craft Projects: What Parents Can Look For

Process art versus crafts in preschool is a question about the experience, not simply how attractive the final work looks. Ask which decisions children make and what adults do. A display of identical products tells a different…