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Impacts of early childhood education

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EDUCATION What is early childhood education and why is it so important? Understanding it’s impact  Print Article If you’re like most adults, you didn’t spend much time thinking about  early childhood education  (ECE) until you or a loved one had a child. You may have fond memories of your preschool days but can’t recall much besides taking turns in games, singing songs, getting dirty outside, making friends and napping on the floor. These activities often seem like merely fun and games, so it's easy to overlook the importance of early childhood education. But educators know the truth: Young children learn best through play, and starting early sets them up for success in life and school. In fact, children start learning from their parents and environment in utero, according to  Dr. Hawani Negussie , assistant professor of early childhood education at UMass Global. We enlisted Dr. Negussie’s ECE expertise to help answer some important questions, like “What is ECE?” and...
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Why is early childhood education important?

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  Early childhood education is important for many reasons. Not only does it help young learners with human development by incorporating the basic skills and knowledge they need to succeed, but it also helps build a strong foundation for future success. With early childhood education, children are learning how to problem solve, interact with others, regulate emotions, and think critically about the world around them. Early Childhood Education programs are also important because it helps children develop positive self-esteem, self-confidence, and a sense of security in the world. This will help them to be comfortable with their early childhood educators, other children, and school environment. Additionally, early education also builds a child’s social skills so they can interact with others in appropriate ways in their early years. Plus, schools today are increasingly recognizing the importance of early childhood education. They understand that educating children through play and exp...
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