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Preschool
/ˈpriː.skuːl/
Definition
1
An educational institution or program for young children, typically aged 3 to 5, preparing them for kindergarten through play-based learning and socialization.
2
The early stage of formal education before primary school, emphasizing foundational skills like sharing crayons and not eating glue.
Examples
My preschooler negotiated a truce over the last goldfish cracker like a seasoned diplomat.
Preschool drop-off felt like a covert operation, complete with tears and a hasty getaway.
She aced preschool finger-painting, turning the canvas into abstract chaos that baffled even Picasso.
Preschool taught him that recess is life's true curriculum, far superior to phonics.