Is there research that shows that children who attend preschool outside the home will do better in school?
No research has ever shown that children who attend a preschool have an advantage over children who learn at home. Common sense tells us that a child who is read to often, who is exposed to the alphabet, counting, sorting and reasoning as a preschooler will be better prepared to learn reading and math than one who has never been exposed to those things. You could enroll your child in a preschool and they would most likely be exposed to that type of material and prepared for a traditional kindergarten classroom, but by keeping your child at home, you are able to tailor their education to their specific interests, and you will recognize when your child is grasping a concept and ready to move ahead to the next level. You will also avoid the negative social impact that research has proven institutional settings have on young children.
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