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RSSMUST WATCH! A degree doesn’t guarantee you a job anymore? Why the educational system must change. Very informative clip.
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We asked our children to answer this question:
What is something you can do that your parent(s) can’t do? The 4-5 years old students came up with some of the most creative and funny answers! Please vote for your favorite answer to help a child win a special prize!
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Eager for spring, the children are anticipating and planting to go green by being interactive with the Earth!
Congratulations! Incoming NYC Gifted and Talented Test results
Talent Preschool Prep would like to once again congratulate all passing students and instructors on their achievement. You’ve done us proud and we would like to give you a shout out.
With the consent of parents, we want to openly congratulate
Cailtyn L. (age 5) with instructor Ms. Yuqi
Laura L. (age 7) with instructor Ms. Jessica
Naz K. (age 4) with instructor Ms. Jessica
In addition, we want to Congratulate Ms. Jessica on a passing rate of 100% with her Gifted and Talented students! You work has paid off and these results are wonderful feedback.
For those who think preschool children doesn’t learn when they play… you are so wrong!
Incorporate math, language, writing and art into one project for all ages!
Enroll your child in preschools by 2.5 years old.

We all know education can be very expensive, especially in cities like New York. In today’s society, its gone into a whole new level of daycare centers and preschools. Of course, if your family’s environmental standards can afford to, putting your child to school as early as possible would be ideal; even more so in the case of learning a new language, which is a very popular in many private preschools today.
But if finances are tight and we are being mindful of expenditures, how early should we start?
If budgets are of concern but yet education is held highly of importance, starting at two and a half years old would be just about right. At the age of 2, children are developing socially and beginning to project their desires verbally. Some may be a bit behind while others may start socializing even earlier. Give or take two and a half years old to start, you’re giving the child half a year’s time to get accustomed to the school system and routines. By the time they’re 3 years old, they’re mentally ready to learn academically and flourish with their motor skills.
As this is an opinionated piece, do share your thoughts with us! It will be helpful to new moms all around.
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Shared by Ms. Jessica N, MS in Early Childhood Education. Ms. Jessica Ng has taught in both in classrooms and other educational settings for many years. She works with children from 1.5 to 12 years old.
You have not lived until you have done something for someone who can never repay you.
-Teachers earn a little of good karma everyday <3
About House of Small Ideas
Sharing stories about childcare and early childhood education and development, a Talent Preschool Prep blog.
