Selecting the "Right" Early Childhood Program for Your Precocious Preschooler

Autor/in	Fish, Leigh Ann
Titel	Selecting the "Right" Early Childhood Program for Your Precocious Preschooler
Quelle	In: Parenting for High Potential, 6 (2017) 4, S.15-18 (5 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
Schlagwörter	Preschool Education; School Choice; Academically Gifted; Educational Methods; Child Care; Early Intervention; Montessori Method; Reggio Emilia Approach; Teaching Methods; Parent Role; Early Childhood Education + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Pre-school education; Vorschulerziehung; Choice of school; Schulwahl; Educational method; Erziehungsmethode; Kinderfürsorge; Kinderbetreuung; Montessori pedagogics; Montessori-Pädagogik; Reggio-Pädagogik; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Parental role; Elternrolle; Early childhood; Education; Frühkindliche Bildung; Frühpädagogik
Abstract	The array of choices for early education can be overwhelming. Learning about the more prevalent approaches and their unique philosophies can help parents select a program that works for their precocious children. Some of these approaches include childcare/daycare, early entrance, Head Start, Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Waldorf. The National Association for Gifted Children's position on early childhood outlines several core elements for the precocious preschooler: (1) recognition of children as unique individuals; (2) flexible pacing; (3) challenging curriculum; (4) learning opportunities; (5) engagement; (6) access to a variety of instructional materials; and (7) interaction and collaboration with diverse peers. It is important for parents to consider their own priorities when selecting a program and to tour the facilities that seem to fit best. If the program they choose does not go well, they still have the choice to communicate with school staff, get involved, or try a different program. A sidebar presents questions to ask when evaluating an early childhood program. (ERIC).
Anmerkungen	National Association for Gifted Children. 1331 H Street NW Suite 1001, Washington, DC 20005. Tel: 202-785-4268; Fax: 202-785-4248; e-mail: nagc@nagc.org; Web site: http://www.nagc.org/php.aspx
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01