early education

First formal schooling

Early education refers to formal learning programs for young children, typically before kindergarten or elementary school.

The term encompasses preschool, pre-K, and other structured settings for children roughly ages three to five.

She works in early education.

Early education often emphasizes social development and school readiness alongside basic academic skills.

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educational stage/timing

early educationhigher education

Post-secondary academic training

graduate school · adult education · university education · tertiary education · continuing education

formality/structure

early educationunschooling

Self-directed home education

autodidacticism · self-directed learning · informal education · homeschooling

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