A general rule of thumb is that preschool children should be expected to do no more than 10-12 minutes of homework. If your child is spending more than the recommended times during homework nights, then you may want to talk with your child's teacher about adjusting the workload.

Children run, jump, climb, throw, and catch. Using their hands, they explore materials like paints, playdough, puzzles, sand, and things to write with. By using their bodies actively both indoors and outdoors, children build healthy bones and muscles. Social development helps your child get along with others.

Benefits of Using Worksheets Encourage thinking and fine motor skills. Build stamina and focus needed for kindergarten. Show parents what we're learning about. Easily assess students' abilities.

Run, Jump, and Play! Physical movement, ideally outside, is one of the most important parts of your preschooler's day. Not only are they honing gross motor skills, they're also engaged in complex problem-solving activities that help their brains grow, change, and adapt.

Worksheets aren't developmentally appropriate because these lesson aids typically focus on short-term success rather than long-term understanding. Worksheets are generally given to help drill down a concept, but what they can fail to do is help children understand the core meaning behind it.