While it is certainly true achieving certain goals in the preschool period can be a predictor of later age success, we must be careful to not overstate this – it doesn’t mean that only children with successful preschool experiences will succeed in life. The idea of predicting success based on preschool period details is very scary and Orwellian.

Every child is an individual and will grow in his or her own unique way. Thinking critically about early literacy research, I believe our goal should be to educate parents and caregivers about what research shows can best enhance their children’s chances for success.

Research tells us when schools and parents work on the same goals, children have the best chance to learn. As the article says “Preschools are real chances for parents to ease their child’s way into school and community life…” I am confident Fresno children will learn and grow from the efforts of community advocates.

Warmly, Linda
The Babies Can’t Wait Lady

While it is certainly true achieving certain goals in the preschool period can be a predictor of later age success, we must be careful to not overstate this – it doesn’t mean that only children with successful preschool experiences will succeed in life. The idea of predicting success based on preschool period details is very scary and Orwellian.

Every child is an individual and will grow in his or her own unique way. Thinking critically about early literacy research, I believe our goal should be to educate parents and caregivers about what research shows can best enhance their children’s chances for success.

Research tells us when schools and parents work on the same goals, children have the best chance to learn. As the article says “Preschools are real chances for parents to ease their child’s way into school and community life…” I am confident Fresno children will learn and grow from the efforts of community advocates.

Warmly, Linda
The Babies Can’t Wait Lady