Is it true that The goal of Florida's Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Education Program is to prepare ALL children for kindergarten success.?

Answer 1

Preschool gives children a solid academic foundation that prepares them for kindergarten. Preschool teacher Deanna Raynor says: “In order for the children to really do well in school, in society, at home as a whole,… [they] need to be rooted and grounded socially and emotionally.” In preschool, children learn important social and emotional skills, such as:

Getting along with others and resolving conflicts

Listening and following instructions

Effectively communicating thoughts

Making appropriate decisions

Building self-esteem

As well as motor skills, math, science, and language skills

The most important brain development occurs before the age of five. Children’s experiences during this time and the quality of their education will shape how they perform in school in the future.