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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Gross Motor Skills I
mproving gross motor skills like jumping, climbing, and catching objects is an important task of the toddler years. In preschool your child will dance, play physical games, and spend time on the playground which will all improve her coordination and physical abilities. At home tip: play games with your child, such as asking him to see how many hops it takes to get from one end of the hallway to the other, or ... more
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Gross Motor Skills I
mproving gross motor skills like jumping, climbing, and catching objects is an important task of the toddler years. In preschool your child will dance, play physical games, and spend time on the playground which will all improve her coordination and physical abilities. At home tip: play games with your child, such as asking him to see how many hops it takes to get from one end of the hallway to the other, or simply to catch balls of different sizes in the backyard. less

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