I use GreatSchools.net often to look at the ratings of schools in different areas and suggest that my clients also go to the website.  It is a good site to find what each school offers.  While on the website today I noticed something I hadn't paid attention to before.  There are articles for each level of school. 

For instance, under preschool they have several topics:

Preschool 10 Signs of a Great Preschool The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) suggests signs of a great preschool. NAEYC

What to Expect at Preschool: Science Preschool teachers share science by taking advantage of children's innate curiosity about the world. Scholastic

What to Expect at Preschool: Art Hands-on craft projects in preschool build a surprising set of skills.

Scholastic What to Expect at Preschool: Math.  Math is an everyday experience for your child. The best teachers know how to capitalize on it.

Scholastic What to Expect at Preschool: Literacy Time-tested classroom strategies will help your preschooler develop early reading skills. Scholastic How Academic Should a Preschool Be? A good preschool will help your child build academic skills while also allowing time to learn through play.

Under each topic they also give suggestions as to what can be done at home.  In the science section they talk about watching nature programs on television.  They suggest going on nature walks and noticing rocks, leaves, clouds etc. and talking about them.  They also mention involving preschoolers in sorting the laundry--what a concept!

Some of the things my three year old grandson loves doing that is science related is playing with flashlights, cooking, going to the Children's Museum (at the Seattle Center), going to the zoo, the aquarium, and the many city parks. 

There are enough activities suggested under each topic to keep you all well occupied.

If you know of a school you especially like, you can go onto the website and write a review.

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