Preschool is more than kindergarten readiness. It’s an opportunity for learning, not just about academics, but also important social and emotional skills, including how to make friends and connect with peers. In this brief TED Talk, Haneefah Shuaibe-Peters shares that preschool is a “significant social experience” that impacts the health and well-being of young children for the rest of their lives.
Haneefah Shuaibe-Peters has worked in the field of early education for more than 13 years and holds a Masters in Early Childhood Education from San Francisco State University. She has an extensive background in early childhood training and college instruction, with specialty areas including infant-toddler care, preschool environments, parent education, and professional development.
As a Bay Area native and mother of two, Haneefah is passionate about providing ECE professionals with practical tools for providing excellent care to young children, while also supporting the families they serve.
View the full TED Talk here.
