Pre-kindergarten (also called pre-K or PK) is a voluntary classroom-based preschool program for children below the age of five in the United States, Canada, Turkey and Greece (when kindergarten starts).

Prekindergarten programs are known by many different names depending on where you live, such as public preschool, “pre-k,” “junior-kindergarten,” or state-funded preschool or prekindergarten. Many states offer free or low-cost prekindergarten programs for qualifying families.

2024年3月6日 · Pre-kindergarten, or Pre-K, is designed for children aged 4 to 5 years old and serves as a bridge between preschool and kindergarten. While similar to preschool in its play-based approach, Pre-K places a stronger emphasis on academic skills.

2024年12月19日 · Both preschool and pre-k curriculums address children’s needs, but pre-kindergarten is distinct and separate from preschool. In this article, we cover the similarities and differences between preschool and pre-kindergarten to help you choose a …

2022年10月18日 · In terms of curriculum, preschool focuses on social and emotional development and learning through play, while pre-k programs include a more academic focus, preparing children for kindergarten. Pre-k programs are generally longer …

Pre-K (or Pre-Kindergarten) is for older preschoolers who are getting ready to attend TK or Kindergarten in the next year. It’s still considered preschool even though it’s called Pre-K. Four and five-year-old children who are not yet old enough or …

Quality pre-kindergarten prepares children for reading and math, but also for paying attention, following directions and getting along with others. Pre-kindergarten gives children a chance to learn, become excited about school and be better students.

Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and Pre-K are both early learning programs that can help prepare children for kindergarten. But what's the difference between the two? In this article, Wonderschool compares and contrasts TK and Pre-K, to help parents …

All NYC children born in 2021 can apply for Pre-K for the 2025-2026 school year, including children currently attending 3-K or other preschool programs, children with disabilities, children with accessibility needs, children learning English, and students in temporary housing.

Despite their similarities, preschool and pre-kindergarten have key differences. The primary distinction lies in the age of the children. Preschool typically serves children aged 2 to 4 years, while pre-K is specifically designed for 4- and 5-year-olds in the year before kindergarten.