Starting preschool signifies a new milestone of your child’s development. Other than the family, the preschool also plays an important role in nurturing your child’s learning of knowledge and skills. Close communication between parents and teachers surely helps in facilitating their development.

Child development is a continuous process that progresses according to a certain sequence. Yet, each child develops at his/her own pace and individual differences are expected.  Every child has his/her own strengths and weaknesses. It is perfectly natural for a child to excel in a certain area but be comparable or weaker in another.

A child may perform differently in different contexts. Communication between parents and teachers helps to foster a better understanding of the child’s actual performance.  The age of children in a class may vary greatly. The younger ones may need more time and guidance in acquiring certain knowledge and skills. Parents and teachers should adjust their expectations accordingly.

However, if the child’s performance persistently differs from other children, then parents and teachers should discuss with each other on the need for follow-up actions.

Information’s provided by Family Health Service