Preschooler: meaning, definitions and examples
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preschooler
[ ˈpriːskuːlər ]
early childhood
A preschooler is typically a child who is between the ages of three and five years old and is attending a preschool or kindergarten. This stage of development is crucial as it involves significant growth in cognitive, social, and emotional skills. Preschoolers are eager to learn, explore, and interact with their peers. They often engage in play-based learning, which helps them develop important life skills. Preschool education prepares them for the transition to elementary school.
Synonyms
kindergartener, toddler, young child
Examples of usage
- My preschooler loves to paint with bright colors.
- We enrolled our preschooler in a local art class.
- The preschooler made friends quickly during playtime.
- Every morning, I read a story to my preschooler before school.
Translations
Translations of the word "preschooler" in other languages:
🇵🇹 pré-escolar
🇮🇳 प्रीस्कूलर
🇩🇪 Vorschulkind
🇮🇩 anak prasekolah
🇺🇦 дошкільник
🇵🇱 przedszkolak
🇯🇵 幼児
🇫🇷 enfant d'âge préscolaire
🇪🇸 niño en edad preescolar
🇹🇷 okul öncesi çocuk
🇰🇷 유아
🇸🇦 طفل في مرحلة ما قبل المدرسة
🇨🇿 předškolák
🇸🇰 predškolák
🇨🇳 学前儿童
🇸🇮 predšolski otrok
🇮🇸 forskoledr
🇰🇿 мектепке дейінгі бала
🇬🇪 ბავშვი წინასწარ სკოლაში
🇦🇿 məktəbəqədər uşaq
🇲🇽 niño en edad preescolar
Etymology
The word 'preschooler' emerged in the early 20th century, combining 'pre-' meaning before and 'schooler,' which refers to a child attending school. The prefix 'pre-' comes from Latin, meaning 'before,' while 'school' has its origins in the Greek word 'scholē,' meaning 'leisure' or 'discussion.' This reflects the idea that preschool is a preparatory stage for formal education. Over the years, the term has become widely used in educational contexts, particularly emphasizing the importance of early childhood education in developing foundational skills. As the concept of early childhood education grew in popularity, the term 'preschooler' became more prominent in both educational and parenting discussions.