Preschool For Children

I think preschool is important for children. As a child I went to preschool and have wonderful memories and life long friendships from it. Now, working at the same preschool I went to when I was little, I get to see it from a different point of view. It’s very rewarding watching the children learn threw play. I never remember learning at preschool but now I know I learned a lot, I just did it in a fun way. I think children should be able to have the opportunity to learn on their own, threw guidance from the teacher. I feel children do better if they aren't told what to do and when to do it, but discover it on their own in a fun way. Programs such as High Scope or Constructivist Approach develop an active learning environment. I think preschool is important to help children prepare for kindergarten, develop social skills and learn in a safe environment. However, there is one issue I have, not with preschools but with parents. I don't think preschool should be a place where children spend 10- 12 hours a day at. I think parents still need to be the main adult figure in the child's life and not just see them at night and on the weekends.