Are You The Parent of A Young Child?
You may be deeply concerned, as we are, by the current push to institutionalize young children in government funded preschools. There is an over emphasis on intense early academic instruction particularly in the areas of reading, writing, and math. It is fueled by misguided politicians who have succumbed to pressure by teachers' unions and corporate interests that stand to profit from public preschools.
In his State of the Union address, President Obama proposed to provide preschool access to all four-year-olds across America, regardless of a recent study by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that said Head Start did not have long-term benefits, and that any initial positive impact completely vanished by the time a child reached third grade. In other words, government preschools are a waste of taxpayers' money. (To learn more read "The Government's Plan for Diapers to Diplomas.")
Additionally, these misguided preschool proponents encourage unproven methods of instruction that cause undue stress in young children leading to learning and behavioral problems.
Many parents instinctively feel the need to protect their little ones from this harmful educational fad. Instead of sending their little ones off to preschool, they teach them at home. Here are some learning activities, playful preschool curriculum, and games to get you started:
- Celebrate Summer! - Make your own sun and sun-catcher! Find a selection of summer-themed books. Get a recipe for home-made bubbles, instructions for "Water Hose Limbo," and easy directions for making Ice Building Blocks.
- Summer Learning Fun! - Get suggestions for planting a summer garden, ideas for fun water games, and get a recipe for sidewalk chalk.
- Summer Activities for Little Ones - Author Marty Layne tells you how to brighten every summer day with gentle, loving, playful activities.
- BONUS: 4th of July Celebration! - Make a newspaper patriot hat or your very own American flag! Make some home-made noise-makers!
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You will find an entire section of compiled research regarding the education of children ages three to five, inclusive of preschool, kindergarten and early education studies. Know the facts before you decide...
We invite you to explore the latest research about preschool and how young children learn best, read the articles, and enjoy the activities with your children that will help them develop to their full potential.
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Celebrate Summer With Fun Activities! Celebrate the Summer with your little ones. The first day of Summer is normally on June 21st. Also called the Summer Solstice. To kick off the summer festivities break out the art supplies and invite your children to make their own sun. May 28, 2013 Summer Learning Fun! There are many natural learning opportunities available for young children all summer long. Here are a few ideas to try with your little ones... May 28, 2013 A 4th of July Celebration The following historical information has been written in very simple story form with young children in mind. I hope your little one enjoys this brief story about the birth of America! May 28, 2013 Have Fun with The Summer Moon Illusion When my kids were little, I looked at any unusual, natural occurrence as an opportunity to have fun learning. This week Mother Nature offers a summer moon event that provides a wonderful way for kids to learn more about the moon -- or just have fun observing it and doing activities themed around it. May 28, 2013 Celebrate May Day! May 1st is May Day and a great time to welcome the warmth and light of Spring and Summer in a celebration of the seasons. Here are some ideas for enjoying May Day with your little ones... March 29, 2013
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