Preschool helps children socialize and interact with other children and adults, preparing them for school. A study found that children who attended preschool were more likely to succeed in school, graduate from high school, and attend college. The document provides tips for parents on determining if a child is ready for preschool based on their ability to socialize and separate from parents, researching preschool programs, building anticipation rather than anxiety, and helping children learn to say goodbye.

3.  Helps children socialize and begin to share and
interact with children and adults
 Kids who attend preschool are better prepared to
succeed
 A study of the benefits of preschool by the Carnegie
Foundation concluded that children who began
education in early childhood got more out of school
in every grade -- and were more likely to graduate
from high school and attend college.

4.  If he or she really loves
to be with other
kids, has the capacity
to socialize and
separate from
Mom, your child may
well be ready.

5.  Do your research-visit preschools and
talk with directors and teachers, find
out what their goals are
 Build anticipation instead of anxiety-
kids like to know what to expect-tell
them how fun it is, what they will
do, and how many friends they will make

6.  Help your child learn
how to say goodbye
 Let them know you
will be back in a short
amount of time
 When you leave, make
sure your child is
engaged in an activity
then say a quick firm
goodbye and don’t
linger