Three,
four and
five year old
children are often called preschoolers
and each child is at a
different developmental phase
during this stage.
Most
preschool children want to touch, taste,
smell, hear, and test things for
themselves. They are eager to learn. They
learn by experiencing and by
participating in numerous challenging
activities. Preschoolers learn from their
play. They are busy developing skills,
using language, and struggling to gain
inner control.
Preschoolers
want to establish themselves as separate
from their parents. They are more
independent than toddlers. They can
express their needs since they have
greater command of language.
Fears
often develop during the preschool years.
Common fears include new places and
experiences and separation from parents
and other important people. You can
expect the preschool child to test you
over and over again.
He or
she might use forbidden words and might
act very silly. Preschoolers may still
have trouble getting along with other
children and sharing may still be
difficult. Because of their developing
imaginations and rich fantasy lives, they
may have trouble telling fantasy from
reality. They may also talk about
imaginary friends. Preschoolers need
clear and simple rules so that they know
the boundaries of acceptable
behavior.
Usually
between the ages of 3-5, children will be
exposed to some form of
standardized
schooling, be it Preschool
and/or Kindergarten. Thought to be a
passing "fad" of the 80's,
preschool classes help children this age
to socialize, learn and express
themselves all in preparation for
Kindergarten.
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Check
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Preschooler
Articles to arm you with
the expert's knowledge for getting you
through the preschool years!
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