As a parent, it's your responsibility to teach your kids how to be kind, how to thrive, and basically how to function. When you have a young child, you suddenly realize that you have to teach them everything from how to sleep, how to eat, and yes, even how to use the potty. When your child reaches the age of three, you can finally pass on some of that teaching to some educators. The difficult thing with choosing an educational setting for your little one is that not all children learn the same or at the same level.

So, what are some ways that you can help facilitate toddler learning in different programs? 

Preschool

The most popular learning method that parents choose is a preschool environment. Whether you do a Montessori (a self-paced environment) or a traditional preschool program, preschool is a great way to introduce your child to a school-like setting so that they can be ready for kindergarten. 

During preschool, they will learn how to play with other kids, how to sit in a classroom setting, how to share, and how to do things like learn to count or even start reading fundamentals. 

Parent and Child Classes

If your child isn't quite ready for preschool, or if you want an additional learning environment for your toddler, then you may want to look into classes that you attend with your child. Parent/child classes are typically led by some sort of instructor and involve things like music, dance, or even play to help kids learn how to interact with other kids their age while still around their parent. These classes are also a great way for you as their parent to interact with other parents who have children the same age. 

Summer Programs

Whether you are a working parent or a stay-at-home parent who is burnt out, summer programs are also worth looking into as well. Summer programs typically only last a few weeks, but it still gives your little toddler an introduction to preschool. Whether you do a summer program before or after their first introduction into traditional preschool, a summer program can help your little ones learn and feel connected to other kids their age; plus it will give you a break, which is also nice. 

To learn more about toddler learning opportunities and tricks, reach out to some preschools and summer programs in your area, or a local parent/child class.