pre-school
Before kindergarten starts
Pre-school refers to education or care for children before they begin formal schooling, typically ages three to five: She enrolled her daughter in pre-school.
As an adjective, it describes this age range or its activities: pre-school children, pre-school programs.
Also spelled preschool.
Child supervision facility
- caregiverOne providing daily assistance
- crècheChristmas nativity display
- childminderProfessional youth caretaker
- nannyHired child caretaker
babysitter · drop-off · pickup · naptime · supervision · schedule · routine · parent-teacher
Language's letter system
- numbersCounting and calculation symbols
- shapesExternal outlines of things
- colorsVisual spectrum variations
- lettersAlphabetic characters or mail
counting · phonics · vocabulary · reading · writing · songs · stories · flashcards
Notable points of progress
- socializationInternalizing cultural norms
- cognitiveRelating to thinking
- languageSystem of symbolic communication
- growthIncrease in size
attachment · sensory · exploration · interaction · self-help · toilet-training · speech · coordination
Objects for amusement
- gamesOrganized competitive activities
- blocksObstructs or sections
- puzzlesProblems designed to challenge
- dollsToy human figures
pretend · make-believe · dress-up · playground · sandbox · slide · swing · playmates
Child learning to walk
- three-year-oldChild of 36 months
- totVery young child
- moppetEndearing term for child
- tykeYoung child, often naughty
Early schooling for youngsters
- readinessState of being prepared
- curriculumEducational program's content plan
- enrollmentAct of registering officially
- preparationArranging things in advance
headstart · classroom · teacher · tuition · orientation · registration · accreditation
daycare
Child supervision facility
- caregiverOne providing daily assistance
- crècheChristmas nativity display
- childminderProfessional youth caretaker
nanny · babysitter · drop-off · pickup · naptime · supervision · schedule · routine · parent-teacher · lunchbox
alphabet
Language's letter system
- numbersCounting and calculation symbols
- shapesExternal outlines of things
- colorsVisual spectrum variations
letters · counting · phonics · vocabulary · reading · writing · songs · stories · flashcards · recognition
milestones
Notable points of progress
- socializationInternalizing cultural norms
- cognitiveRelating to thinking
- languageSystem of symbolic communication
growth · attachment · sensory · exploration · interaction · self-help · toilet-training · speech · coordination · independence
toys
Objects for amusement
- gamesOrganized competitive activities
- blocksObstructs or sections
- puzzlesProblems designed to challenge
dolls · pretend · make-believe · dress-up · playground · sandbox · slide · swing · playmates · recess
toddler
Child learning to walk
- three-year-oldChild of 36 months
- totVery young child
- moppetEndearing term for child
kindergarten
Early schooling for youngsters
- readinessState of being prepared
- curriculumEducational program's content plan
- enrollmentAct of registering officially
preparation · headstart · classroom · teacher · tuition · orientation · registration · accreditation
pre-schoolgraduate school
Institution awarding advanced degrees
postgraduate · post-graduate · university · college · post-secondary