Preschool is Going Online: Why This is a Huge Mistake
The value of divergent thinking in early childhood education is immense, fostering creativity and problem-solving skills that are often stifled by rigid academic approaches. An anecdote from an art class illustrates this: a kindergartner, initially trying to draw a flower, creatively transformed it into a stingray when it didn't turn out as planned. This demonstrates the ability to adapt and think outside the box, a skill unlikely to be developed in an academic-focused online preschool. This kind of flexible thinking is crucial for children's development and is best nurtured through open-ended exploration rather than rote learning.
Tanya
This is such a great article Amy! I hear so many parents say one of the reasons they don’t limit screen time for their children is because they need to be familiar with these devices in order to succeed in our technological world.
This couldn’t be further from the truth and I love that you explained why this is.
I actually didn’t know that online preschools were a thing (and maybe they aren’t in Canada). This is not how young children learn. At most they will learn some rote memorization and this is not what 3 year old’s should be learning.
I will be sharing this article in my social media networks!
Amy Webb
Thanks Tanya!
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This is such a great article Amy! I hear so many parents say one of the reasons they don’t limit screen time for their children is because they need to be familiar with these devices in order to succeed in our technological world.
This couldn’t be further from the truth and I love that you explained why this is.
I actually didn’t know that online preschools were a thing (and maybe they aren’t in Canada). This is not how young children learn. At most they will learn some rote memorization and this is not what 3 year old’s should be learning.
I will be sharing this article in my social media networks!