Parents

Parents

Look out for regular updates on this page with recent articles and news brought to you by Kids Inc on childcare and education and in particular on the opportunity for extended learning from crèche to home.

Focus on Preschool

Parents are showing an increased interest in understanding the aims, purpose and content as well as the value and benefit of Preschool programmes of education for young children.

Below you will find links to recent news on the subject of Preschool education.

Tana Ramsay publicises her support for the Montessori teaching method for preschool children. The key benefit as she sees it is that Montessori allows preschool children to learn at their own pace – critical for ensuring “no pressure” at a young age. Tana also praises Montessori’s learning through discovery of all five senses.
Source: www.netmums.com
February 2009

A new University of Chicago study shows that the vocabulary which an infant has by the time they start school is a good predictor for how well she will do as a student throughout her school years. This article has some very practical and useful tips on how to increase your child’s vocabulary at home.
Source: www.shreveporttimes.com
February 22nd 2009

UK research proves that a combination of a good home learning environment, good preschool education and a good primary school were all important for later results for young children.
Source: Guardian Newspaper
August 2008