Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood Education (pronunciation: /ˈɜːrli ˈtʃaɪldhʊd ˌɛdʒʊˈkeɪʃən/) refers to the teaching of children (formally and informally) from birth up to the age of eight. The term is often used to describe preschool or Infant school education.

Etymology

The term "Early Childhood" is derived from the English words "early" (meaning "in or during the first part of a period of time") and "childhood" (meaning "the state of being a child"). The term "Education" is derived from the Latin word "educatio" which means "a breeding, a bringing up, a rearing".

Related Terms

Child Development: The biological, psychological and emotional changes that occur in human beings between birth and the end of adolescence.
Preschool: An educational establishment offering early childhood education to children before they begin compulsory education at primary school.
Kindergarten: A preschool educational approach traditionally based on playing, singing, practical activities such as drawing, and social interaction.
Primary Education: The first stage of compulsory education, coming after preschool and before secondary education.
Child Care: The care and supervision of a child or multiple children at a time, whose ages range from six weeks to thirteen years.

Early Childhood Education

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