| Many parents are homeschooling preschool instead of | | | | preschoolers internalize these negative experiences, |
| sending their young children to preschool away from | | | | and become insecure, shy and withdrawn. When |
| home. Here are 5 reasons you should homeschool | | | | parents homeschool preschool, they have an |
| preschool. | | | | opportunity to observe and coach their children during |
| 1. Children will learn in their own time, and many 3 and 4 | | | | difficult interactions and teach their children positive |
| year-olds aren't ready for a structured classroom | | | | social skills. |
| environment. Forcing preschoolers into strict learning | | | | 4. By homeschooling preschool, parents can model |
| environments can produce anxiety and reduce a love | | | | positive behavior for their children. At home, |
| for learning. Young children learn best in an | | | | preschoolers also have plenty of opportunities to learn |
| environment that is free from competition and | | | | to share with siblings, manage feelings and serve their |
| pressure to perform. | | | | family members. These early years are an excellent |
| 2. We have all seen children clinging tightly to their | | | | time to build good habits and reinforce family values. |
| mother's leg, begging not to be sent into the classroom | | | | 5. The preschool years pass much too quickly, and |
| alone. Some preschoolers aren't ready for large | | | | once those moments are lost, they will not return. |
| amounts of time away from their parents. Many | | | | Parents who homeschool their preschoolers have |
| children still need one on one attention, frequent hugs | | | | more time to spend time bonding with their children. |
| and a familiar lap to sit on. | | | | Homeschooling creates special family memories that |
| 3. Negative social behaviors such as cliques, teasing | | | | give children the security and confidence they will need |
| and bullying can begin as young as age 3 or 4. Many | | | | to thrive when they leave home. |