6 Ways Preschool Builds Skills
Preschool is a lot more than finger-painting and graham crackers. Here are six skill-builders your preschooler encounters throughout the day.
Email
Facebook
Twitter
ShareThisMore for Grade Pre-K
- Teacher's greeting: This introduction to the classroom establishes the beginning of a new day and helps your child feel at ease.
- Group time: When the teacher responds to all comments with equal attention, children learn to share the spotlight.
- Activity time: Problem-solving and creativity come into play during activities such as pretend play, building with blocks, and many more.
- Snack: Children learn manners, healthy interaction, and social skills as they munch.
- Story time: Narrative skills, knowledge, and abstract thinking are all introduced, as children build listening and concentration ability.
- Recess: In addition to physical fitness, recess helps children learn new games and begin to grasp the art of conflict resolution.
Item(s) in Your Shopping Cart 
Parent & Child Magazine
May 2012
Leading the Way
Meet the 10 most influential people in family life today. Plus: web-exclusive Q&As with top game changers.
Follow Us:
RSS
Most Popular
- Article: Bullying and Teasing: No Laughing Matter
- Collection: Printables PreK-K
- Collection: Printables 1st-2nd Grade
- Collection: Printables 3rd-5th Grade
- Article: Ready for Kindergarten?
- Collection: Parent & Child Magazine
- Article: What Kindergarten Teachers Wish Parents Knew
- Activity: 100 Greatest Books for Kids
- Article: Assess DRA Reading Levels
- Article: Learn About Leveled Reading
- Article: Bullying and Teasing: No Laughing Matter
- Article: What Kindergarten Teachers Wish Parents Knew
- Article: Ready for Kindergarten?
- Article: Anger Management for Children
- Article: Feeling Afraid
- Article: 4 Steps to Dealing With a Disorganized Child
- Article: The Benefits of Board Games
- Activity: The Mitten Book
- Article: The Truth About Lying
- Activity: First Grade Reading for Your Child