To give their children the best chances for academic success, many parents decide to enroll their children in preschool. Since these programs can accept kids between the ages of 2 and 4, it's important to look for key signs that your child is developmentally ready. The child development experts at A Brighter Rainbow Learning Center, located in Billerica, MA, can help you identify the signs that your child is prepared for this exciting step.

If your child meets these developmental milestones, they may be ready to attend a learning center:

• Social Skills: Children who are ready for preschool begin to show signs of independence like playing with toys by themselves or reading on their own. Although they enjoy some solitary time, school-ready children also like participating in group activities and meeting new friends.
• Motor Skills: Preschool-aged children may display certain motor skills, including the ability to ride a tricycle, jump in place, and run to kick a ball. Children may also begin to hold pencils and crayons correctly and display a preference for writing with their left or right hand.
• Math: Another sign of preschool readiness is your child’s ability to identify certain shapes and count with your help. They can also sort objects into groups by color or size and recognize simple patterns.
• Art: Preschool-ready children can use crayons and colored pencils and are beginning to draw recognizable objects. At this stage, your child can also describe their drawings to you.
• Reading: Children who understand letter names and enjoy reading books are demonstrating their readiness to begin preschool. Early readers can hold a book correctly, turn the pages, and identify some main characters.

Your child is growing up quickly, and enrolling them in the right preschool program will help them start school on the right foot. The early childhood education team at A Brighter Rainbow Learning Center is committed to delivering a caring, engaging environment that promotes active learning. Give them a call at (978) 670-9222 or visit their website to learn more about their curriculum and enrollment procedures.