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What is the Goal of Preschool?

Play-Based Learning · April 18, 2011

Today I’m blogging over at Notes on Parenting on the topic of preschools–what it’s all about and what are some of the differences in preschools. As I learned, there is a growing distinction between “play-based” and “academic” preschools and the child development research seems to clearly support one over the other. It’s an interesting topic, if I do say so myself. Check it out and all the great posts from Notes on Parenting.

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Writer and mom of two who brings academic child development and parenting information into the lives of ordinary parents who can use it in their daily lives.

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  1. Day School San Antonio says

    April 16, 2012 at 8:18 pm

    This is really an informative post. Also, this is interesting. Thanks for sharing this to us.

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  2. Tina says

    September 18, 2012 at 3:25 pm

    What is a goal preschool? This is really a good question. And I guess I must read your posts from Notes on Parenting to answer that question.

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  3. Maria says

    February 22, 2013 at 12:43 am

    Yes, I agree with you Tina, this is really an exciting post to read. Thanks for sharing this to us.

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