Preschool in the USA

Plan
Introduction
Preschools / Kindergarten in the USA
Methods of teaching
The age
Activities
Structured / Unstructured Play
Subjects
The cost
Preschools
Kindergarten
 Preschools
Good preparatory work is
already being done for
entry into school.
 Kindergarten

In the USA,
kindergarten is the
first grade level of
elementary school.
Types of Preschool
Montessori
Reggio Emilia
Waldorf
High Scope
Bank Street
Parent Co-ops
Religious
Montessori Collaborative classroom activities
foster relationships with others
and the world around them.

Teachers and group leaders gently

guide student-driven learning in
Montessori classrooms. Reggio Emilia
Waldorf The act of play is at the center
of all lessons.

Waldorf education aims to see

the potential in each child as a
fully rounded individual. High Scope
Bank Street
Parent Co-ops

Religious
The age of the children

Many preschools enroll

children at 2 years of
age. A few preschools
enroll as young as 1
year and 6 months or
as old as 3 years.
Preschool programs help
children
Hands-on learning
Social skills to be a part of
a classroom
Communication skills
Early reading, math, and
science skills
Key life skills experience
Developing curiosity
 Benefit

Development of new language and social skills

and comfort in a community away from home
Compulsory or not?

Children are not required

to attend preschool
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Motor skills
Bone strength
Social skills
Memory and concentration
Two ways for children

structured and unstructured play

 Structured vs.
Unstructured Play
Unstructured play gives children
the freedom to play and explore
with no restrictions.

Structured play helps teach

children various new social
skills and rules.
Subjects

Reading
Math and Science
Social Sciences
The Arts
 The cost of preschool

The average price of preschool per year

ranges from $4,460 to $13,158 per year
Although some provide a
full-day program for free,
others charge full-day
tuition of $1,000-$5,000 or
more for 10 months
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kids/?lang=can
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your-child/
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kids
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