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What kinds of things will my child learn in preschool?

Preschool does not only teach academic nuts and bolts, but also teaches children the cognitive skills that are necessary to learn and grow socially.

Here are some cognitive skills that your preschooler will be learning:

•    Problem solving – You may notice that your child is now finding ways to work out problems on her own. She may ask another child to swap toys so she can play with the desired toy.
•    Cause and effect – A preschooler is very interested in how and why things work the way they do. Your child at this age is full of questions and curious about everything.
•    Logical thinking – Your child will begin to use logic. You may notice that she is now organising or arranging objects by size, colour, and likeness.
•    Understand the concept of time – Your preschooler is now recognizing how time plays into her daily routine.
•    Follow complex directions – Your child is now learning how to follow more than one direction at a time. For example, “Put your books away and then find your shoes.”

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Sometime around the age of four, your child will begin to take an interest in his name. This is because he is starting to learn letters and can recognise those letters that belong in his name.
Get your child’s attention immediately by whispering to him - this let’s your child think that something fantastic is about to happen!
Most four year old children are just beginning to understand the concept that letters make words, and words tell a story.
At four years of age, most children are just beginning to understand the concept that letters make words, and words tell a story.
You will find that your child is a very willing little helper at this age. Let him help you with anything that you feel he is capable of doing - all these things will help to teach him responsibility.
A typical 4 year old child is usually able to count up to ten or more
At 4 years of age, a child’s learning method is very visual.
By three years old, your child is more aware of colours, and with a little help, he or she should be able to tell them apart, and name them, soon.
A typical 3 year old can hold up the correct number of fingers when they are asked how old they are.
Even though it’s too early for your three year old to learn how to read, you can help kick start the process with a few easy tips.

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