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Sunday, July 3, 2011

The Preschool Problem - Part IV: Considerations While Choosing

Emilie over at Teaching Ain't For Heroes was gracious enough to allow me to post on her blog today! I'm rounding up the preschool search, and here are some things that would have saved me time had I thought of them first...

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I’ve been searching for preschools this summer as my twins will be three come August. It’s been peachy, let me tell you. There are a lot of ways you can make this easier for everyone involved, though, with just a little foresight. Here are some things to take into consideration when looking at preschool options.

Curriculum:

You wouldn’t think curriculum would vary much for three and four year olds, but it does. Some schools combine ages, so that your three year old could be in with two year olds, or four and five year olds. Some schools center around activities. Others use a true school curriculum, complete with worksheets and homework. Others are play-based. Still others combine a preschool idea with a more daycare-like setting. Determine which would be the best fit for your child, and cross the others off the list.

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