Going from preschool to kindergarten is a big step for a child. There are a lot of things you can do as a parent to help your child make the transition. Here are a few things to remember as your child moves on to kindergarten and a formal school setting.

When you are ready to send your little one to a child care center, you may be wondering what you can do to make the transition  from home to preschool easier. In addition to adjusting to their new environment, you want your young child to be open and receptive to the learning games, activities, and classes they will be participating in. Turn to the four tips below to reinforce what your child is learning during the day.

Education is always a hotbutton topic in election years, and this one is no different. In recent years, we have seen more studies documenting the important role that early education plays in the outcomes for children. Some experts even argue that the first 8 years of life are the most crucial to future success in and out of the classroom.

Still not convinced? Here are  four reasons why you should stop ignoring just how important early education can be in the life of your son or daughter.

There is a direct link between early childhood education and educational attainment. The Chicago ChildParent Center (CPC) Preschool Program, using a sample of 1,334 youth tracked to age 22, found that those youths who participated in early childhood education completed more years of education than those who did not. Programs that provide the crucial link between early education and later educational attainment,  such as Head Start, have faced challenges in providing opportunities for all young learners, particularly in times of federal fiscal challenges.