Is Preschool Good for Kids?

World Bank

Is Preschool Good for Kids?

Autores

World Bank

Editor

Washington, DC

Descripción

How can we help kids reach their full potential? Experts know that the first years of life are crucial to healthy development. And that's just the start. Children need regular mental and physical stimulation along with healthcare and proper nutrition to keep their development on track. Preschool programs are a great way to give kids the educational building blocks to help them learn and prepare for primary school. But in low-income countries, parents don't always have the opportunity: governments haven't invested in preschools; private sector offerings may be too pricey or not close by; and parents may not understand the benefits. Children need regular mental and physical stimulation along with healthcare and proper nutrition to keep their development on track. Preschool programs are a great way to give kids the educational building blocks to help them learn and prepare for primary school. But in low-income countries, parents don't always have the opportunity: governments haven't invested in preschools; private sector offerings may be too pricey or not close by; and parents may not understand the benefits.

Palabras clave

CAREGIVERS, CHILD DEVELOPMENT, CHILDCARE, CHILDREN IN PRESCHOOL, CLASSROOM, CLASSROOM TIME, CLASSROOMS, COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT, EARLY CHILDHOOD, EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, EDUCATION EXPERTS, EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT, ENROLLMENT, ENROLLMENT RATES, FIRST GRADE, HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, LEARNING, LITERACY, MONTHLY STIPEND, NUTRITION, OLDER CHILDREN, OLDER SIBLINGS, PARENTING, PHYSICAL PUNISHMENT, PRESCHOOL EDUCATION, PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS, PRESCHOOL TEACHERS, PRESCHOOLS, PRIMARY SCHOOL, PRIMARY SCHOOL EDUCATION, PRIMARY SCHOOL ENROLLMENT, PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS, PROBLEM SOLVING, PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS, READING, READING BOOKS, SCHOOL READINESS, SCHOOLING, SCHOOLS, TEACHERS, UNIVERSAL PRIMARY EDUCATION, UNIVERSAL PRIMARY SCHOOL EDUCATION, YOUNGER SIBLINGS