Early Childhood Education- Cayo District
Preschool is a special place built just for children. Together they learn about the world through play, music, art and books. Whether it is a group sing-a-long, a child’s puppet show or story. The 41 Preschool Centers in the Cayo Districts are committed to preparing children for the future by providing challenging and rewarding experiences that help them develop emotionally, socially, physically, cognitively and creatively .
The Role of the Early Childhood Coordinator:
For children, Preschool is a place to:
The Role of the Early Childhood Coordinator:
- To provide the much needed training, workshops and information to assist preschool teachers, communities and families in meeting the needs of preschool children in Belize
- to designs instructional materials and aids for use within the preschool community
- To support, advise and act as a role model for teachers in early childhood practices
For children, Preschool is a place to:
- Hear Stories
- Develop letter recognition
- Let their imagination explore
- Play puzzles, games and puppets ( manipulate)
- Socialize
- Discover numbers
Parents, how can you help your child?
- Give your child chances to practice more advanced physical skills like pedaling and climbing.
- Be patient with your child’s Why questions. Let your child scribble with markers and crayons. This builds early writing skills.
- Ask questions that require more than a yes-or-no answer: Where do you think the squirrel is taking that nut?
- At dinnertime or before bed, talk with your child about her day. This builds memory and language skills.
- Encourage your child to use logic in everyday situations: It’s raining. What do we need in order to stay dry?
- Help your child be sensitive to differences among people: Yes, people do come in all different sizes.
- Become an active member of the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) an become an active member and supporter on activities and events at your child's preschool center.
For more information about Early Childhood Education Centers in Belize please refer to the Parent's Handbook for Preschool Centers in Belize.