Elementary my dear...2x2 is 4!

Excerpt: Schoolhouse Rock saved my ass in the third grade! I ran across this post at Number 2 Pencil via Donna. The discussion surrounds some parents and teachers believing that many children are unprepared academically when they enter Kindergarten. Specifically many are unable to write their name and don't know all of their alphabet. Number 2 cites this article in the Chicago Tribune which tells us that many teachers think kids aren't properly prepared and that it's getting worse. Part of the problem according to the article are families that are overscheduled. Young children spend their days riding around in the car or playing Nintendo/computer games instead of coloring, for example. On the other hand, this piece (also cited by Number 2) suggests that parents are too concerned about readiness for Kinders. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Development. I spend my entire work day with children from preschool age to middle school. I'm also in the process of raising two kids of my own. In my view, parents put way too much pressure on themselves and their young children when it comes to academics. And frankly, so do legislators. Children should enter Kindergarten fully toilet...

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