Parents often try to ensure that their children have the brightest academic futures possible. For some kids, this could mean attending preschool, as many believe that there are a number of benefits to beginning education at an early age.

Researchers from Michigan State University suggest that having two years of preschool is beneficial for students, but noted that programs should spend more time on certain skills. The study reported that there could be a greater focus on vocabulary and self-control exercises in order to have the best learning experience possible.

"In terms of kindergarten preparation, I believe preschool does a very good job in certain areas in promoting children's skill sets," said Lori Skibbe, MSU assistant professor of child development. "But it might do a better job if there was also explicit attention directed at building children's self-regulation and vocabulary skills."

Additionally, Skibbe reported that she felt students should be spending more time in preschool, as research concluded that those who were in two-year programs scored higher in literacy.

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