The focus of this category is on preschool, which is the provision of education for children too young for elementary school.
Recommended Resources
Founded at Yale University, but now in operation in twenty states, Jumpstart seeks to pair trained college students with preschool children in one-to-one partnerships designed to help the children develop literacy, language and social skills. A discussion of early education and an overview of the organization's efforts is put forward, and its locationsare listed.
http://www.jstart.org/
Provides educational resources and ideas for daycare providers, preschool and kindergarten teachers. Includes activities, craft ideas, worksheets, lessons, game, recipes and printables. An opportunity for a free trial is available, along with online registration.
http://www.kidssoup.com/
Features a free, ad-supporting resource that helps parents, teachers, and educators help preschoolers explore the creative world of drawing and coloring. Offers line and no line coloring pages that can easily be printed, as well as journaling ideas for preschoolers.
http://www.preschoolcoloringbook.com/
Monthly curriculum kits, organized in day-to-day order, are offered for sale, including a one-child preschool kit, a team curriculum for children aged three through five, and group child care programs. A description of each curriculum is presented, with free samples or a preview, prices, and ordering details.
http://www.preschoolcurriculum.com/
This free, advertising-supported, online educational resource, is for parents, teachers, grandparents and others responsible for the education of toddlers and preschool children. Learning features include calendars, arts, games, an alphabet resource, skill station, music, rhymes, patterns, stories, themes, and other resources.
http://www.preschoolexpress.com/
Puts forward a resource for preschool educators and students covering topics like early science, geography, mathematics, handwriting skills and other topics, such as short stories for students and a discussion of ways in which to handle children who use foul language or display aggressive behavior.
http://www.preschoollearners.com/
In its program, Star-Brite delivers creative projects and activities developed specifically for children aged three through five, including daily lessons, all of the necessary supplies, and step-by-step instructions. An overview of the program is presented, along with other programs, books, and supplies available, with ordering details and rates.
http://www.starbritelearning.com/
This free online resource requires registration, but provides preschool ratings and reviews to help parents choose the right preschool for their child. Includes camps and classes search index, city guides, activities database, and a suggestion counter.
http://www.savvysource.com/
With offices in Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles, Zero to Three is a national, non-profit organization charged with informing, training and supporting education professionals, policymakers and parents in their own efforts to improve the lives of toddlers and young children. An organizational brochure and video are available, along with the organization's annual report, fact sheet, and other resources.
http://www.zerotothree.org/
