Is Preschool Good for Kids?
How can we help kids reach their full potential? Experts know that the first years of life are crucial to healthy development. And that's just the start. Children need regular mental and physical stimulation along with healthcare and proper nu...
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| Format: | Brief |
| Language: | English |
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Washington, DC
2012
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| Online Access: | http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/2012/03/16199146/preschool-good-kids http://hdl.handle.net/10986/10415 |
| Summary: | How can we help kids reach their full
potential? Experts know that the first years of life are
crucial to healthy development. And that's just the
start. Children need regular mental and physical stimulation
along with healthcare and proper nutrition to keep their
development on track. Preschool programs are a great way to
give kids the educational building blocks to help them learn
and prepare for primary school. But in low-income countries,
parents don't always have the opportunity: governments
haven't invested in preschools; private sector
offerings may be too pricey or not close by; and parents may
not understand the benefits. Children need regular mental
and physical stimulation along with healthcare and proper
nutrition to keep their development on track. Preschool
programs are a great way to give kids the educational
building blocks to help them learn and prepare for primary
school. But in low-income countries, parents don't
always have the opportunity: governments haven't
invested in preschools; private sector offerings may be too
pricey or not close by; and parents may not understand the benefits. |
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