Assignment Task: Enumerate and explain in details these 8 objectives of early education in Nigeria
1. To effect a smooth transition from home to school
2. To prepare the child for the primary level of education
3. To provide adequate care, supervision and security for the children while their parents are at work
4. To inculcate social, moral norms and values
5. To inculcate in the child the spirit of enquiry and creativity through the exploration of nature, the environment, art, music and the use of toys
6. To develop a sense of co-operation and team spirit.
7. To stimulate the child good habits, including good health habits.
8. To teach the rudiments of numbers; letters, colours, shapes, forms etc. through play