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When my kids started school, I realized that I had to do something to keep them challenged. I started focusing on talking with my kids each and every day to see what they learned and how I could help, and it really started to make a difference. We focused on finding programs that were interesting and challenging for our children, and it helped them to blossom when they were in school. Within a few short months, we could see a serious difference in our kids, just because we had guided them towards the right coursework. Check out this blog for more information.

Choosing Better Programs For Your Kids

Things To Notice When You Attend Your Child's Preschool Open House

Penny Brown

When your child is in preschool, you'll get a chance to view the facilities and speak to the instructors whenever you drop by to pick up your child. Another way to take in the scene is during an open house, which may take place one or more times a year. While attending this event, you can simply walk around and notice a variety of factors that can indicate how well the preschool is being run. This is important, as your child may not give you many thorough answers beyond the fact that he or she is having fun. Here are some things to notice that can help to confirm you've chosen the right preschool.

The Children Act Respectfully Toward The Instructors

At a preschool open house, the room will be filled with children, their parents, and the instructors. As you take in the scene, note how the children act toward the instructors. You should see signs of respect — the children address the instructors properly and listen to what they're told, for example. You should also see signs of a genuine camaraderie between the children and the instructors; signs that the instructors really like the children, and vice versa, will indicate that your child is at the right preschool.

The Room Is Organized

Children are more apt to learn in an organized environment, so take note of how the room is set up. One of the first things you notice should be the room's cleanliness — it should smell clean and be devoid of excess messiness. For example, at the sand table, the floor around the table should be clean and the toys should be stacked neatly on the table. You want to be able to clearly identify different stations in the room, as this shows that the room has been set up in an organized fashion.

The Posted Work Shows Signs Of Improvement

You can always expect the walls of the preschool to be adorned with work from the children. As you look at the work, you should expect to see signs of improvement in the caliber of the content. This indicates that the children are successfully improving their skills. For example, if you're looking at letter and number samples from the start of the preschool year, consider how they look versus those that were posted more recently. If you can clearly identify the overall improvement in the children's progress, it indicates dedication to education from the instructors.


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