Parents' Guide to Reading and Writing (K-3rd)

Helpful Parents' Guide to Reading and Writing (K-3rd)

The Case for Play in Kindergarten

My mentor was recently at a professional development day at the 92nd St. Y in New York. One of the messages that she shared was the acknowledgement by some leaders in early childhood that we made a mistake when we "allowed" kindergarden to become more like first grade. This report makes a strong case for bringing play back into kindergarten, and we as early childhood professionals should do everything in our power to make that happen!

Crisis in the Kindergarten: Why Children Need to Play in School

Paper by the Alliance for Childhood

Reading by 5. Why?

We are constantly bombarded by messages about readiness and the "pushing down" of curriculum. This article asks "Why?"

Play, Readiness and Getting Into College

We know play is important for brain development. And brain development is important for learning. And that clearly leads to getting into college. So this CNN opinion piece underlines the importance of play for readiness. 

Respect for the Child

I have long loved Magda Gerber's wisdom, and treasure opportunities to reconnect with the essence:

http://amararama.wordpress.com/2013/10/31/a-simple-question-no-answer-found/