Years ago the first exposure to formal education was when a child entered kindergarten, today it is recognized that a child should possess certain skills before this day comes. Although there is no law that mandates that children must attend preschool, those that do have a better chance at getting the most out of kindergarten. How do you know when your child is ready for preschool in Victoria, Tx? Enrolling your child in preschool is a big step in the lives of the child and the parent, there are some key indicators that you as the parent should be aware of, these will help you decide if the time is right or not. Don’t panic if your child is three years old and does not yet appear to be ready, it is perfectly OK to start the following year.
The child’s age: It is thought by educators that children are of preschool age when they reach three years old. Most preschools live by this; the children they accept normally must have reached three by December of the academic year. Many parents of children with a late birthday, perhaps September and beyond will purposefully delay putting their child in preschool for a year.
Potty trained: Many preschools insist that the child is potty trained before they will accept them as an enrollee. These preschool kids should also have some idea of self care such as putting on their own shoes or coat or know to wash after using the facilities.
Follow directions: Although there are really no strict rules in a preschool in Victoria, the child should know how to follow simple instructions. They should be able to put their things away and follow in a straight line when the class is moving and other simple tasks. If this appears to be a problem, then the wise parent starts to assign simple little tasks while the child is still at home, things as simple as bringing the mail in. It is not the job; it is the routine that is important.
Understanding: Three year olds are not expected to have a large vocabulary or even be understood perfectly but it is important that you can figure out what they are saying. Along the same vein, the child must be able to understand what you are saying. By three the child should put together short sentences, maybe four or five words and be in a position to tell you something that may have happened during their day.
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