MECK Pre-K Blog
MECK Pre-K Blog
Welcome to the MECK Pre-K Blog.
Check back regularly for relevant information on MECK Pre-K and Early Education.
Fun and Educational Pre-K Activities for Winter Break
Now that we’re approaching Winter Break, we’re sharing some ideas for fun and educational activities you can do at home. We asked our pre-k teachers and staff for their best suggestions!
New Study on the Benefits of Early Education
This summer, the Becker Friedman Institute released a new study about the benefits of early education. The paper studies benefits among participants in a high-quality early childhood education program…
Is Pre-K Really Worth It?
Pre-kindergarten is an optional program that parents can enroll their children in, usually at age four and during the school year preceding kindergarten. Many parents opt to have their kids skip pre-k entirely, usually in an effort to save money.
What Do Children Learn in Pre-K?
Pre-k offers children many new opportunities for learning and friendship. Meeting other kids and making friends is part of the fun, though they also develop some practical skills…
Is Pre-K required?
In brief, the answer is no in the state of North Carolina. Pre-kindergarten in the US usually starts at age four or five, though the education requirements vary by state. Even though our state doesn’t require pre-k enrollment…