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prekindergarten

prekindergarten

3.4
About programs and activities for children before kindergarten
  • adjective
  • /ˌpriːˈkɪndərˌɡɑːrtən/
  • US
translation icon : preescolar
  • A prekindergarten classroom often focuses on play-based learning and early literacy.

Examples

  • The new prekindergarten program helps children develop basic social and learning skills.

  • Many parents look for prekindergarten activities to prepare their children for school.

  • The prekindergarten program focuses on social skills.

  • Many parents choose prekindergarten for their children.

  • The new prekindergarten program helps children develop basic social and learning skills.

  • Many parents look for prekindergarten activities to prepare their children for school.

  • A prekindergarten classroom often focuses on play-based learning and early literacy.

How Early

infant
411 1.0
toddler
171 1.0
prekindergarten
  • US
3.4
kindergarten
  • US
180 1.1

Surface Forms

prekindergarten positive

Etymology

Prekindergarten is easy to remember: pre- means 'before' and kindergarten is a German word made of Kinder 'children' and Garten 'garden'. So prekindergarten describes programs or activities that come 'before' kindergarten to help very young children get ready for school.