Dear Parent,

Thank you for your question!

Most children begin pre-school around the age of three and a half or four. I wouldn't begin pre-school any younger than this age, because children should have appropriate time for physical, emotional and cognitive growth before beginning school. During that time before you start pre-school, you can begin reading to her, using picture books, introducing colors and counting aloud, working on small motor control activities like threading buttons, and providing time for scribbling and coloring. There shouldn't be any formal schooling, but you can see with time, that ample exposure to these activities will help ensure her readiness for pre-school.

When she is ready for pre-school and if you are using the lesson plans created by CHC, you can follow the suggested activities as listed. When completing these activities and you find that your child is not yet ready for them, you can set them aside for later. However, if you find that your child accomplishes the activities with ease, then you can go ahead in the school year.

During the pre-school and kindergarten years, your child will not be doing much paper and pencil work and actual textbook activities. The activities you will be following with your child encourage exploration of his/her environment, hands-on activities practicing small and large motor control, and lessons involving all the senses.

God bless you and your family!

Laura Nicholson