Children can develop language skills
only if they have many opportunities
to talk, listen and use
language to solve problems and
learn about the world.
Long before your child enters
school, you can do many things to
help her develop language. You can:
★ Give your child opportunities to play. Play is how children learn. It
is the natural way for them to explore, [...]

Children start school with different degrees of social and emotional
maturity. These qualities take time and practice to learn. Give your child
opportunities at home to begin to develop the following positive qualities.
★ Confidence: Children must feel good about themselves and believe
they can succeed. Confident children are more willing to attempt
new tasks—and try again if they don’t [...]

Seeing to it that your preschool child has nutritious food, enough
exercise and regular medical care gives him* a good start in life and lessens the chances that he will have serious health problems or trouble learning later on.
Food
Preschoolers require a healthy diet. After your child is born, she requires nutritious food to keep her healthy. [...]

Scientists who study how the brain works have shown that children learn
earlier—and learn more—than we once thought possible. From birth
through age 5, children are developing the language, thinking, physical,
emotional and social skills that they will need for the rest of their lives.
This booklet is for families and caregivers who want to help their
preschool children to [...]