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    10 Things Your Kid Will Learn in Preschool and How to Encourage Them at Home

    Preschool is a wonderful learning time for your toddler. So many new friends will be made and a host of new skills will be acquired. But what exactly will they be doing in the classroom? And how can you as a parent encourage their learning from home? Based on my experience as a social worker and mom, I've rounded up 10 important things your child will learn and have included tips for encouraging them. - By Mary Weimer

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      These are the skills that lay the foundation for mathematics. In preschool your child will learn to count and begin to understand groups and number patterns. At home tip:You can support learning at home by asking him to sort items by color or size, using manipulatives in play, and working with patterns.
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      Counting Objects and Number Concepts
      These are the skills that lay the foundation for mathematics. In preschool your child will learn to count and begin to understand groups and number patterns. At home tip:You can support learning at home by asking him to sort items by color or size, using manipulatives in play, and working with patterns.
      Related: 8 days during the school year when kids can use an extra pick-me-up

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