According to an article published by the Alliance for childhood entitled, Crisis in the Kindergarten, "Why Children Need to Play in School," child-initiated play should be restored to kindergarten. Since my own son is currently in preschool, I am very interested in this current debate. How much play should be incorporated in preschool and kindergarten curriculum and what should the play look like?
Most teachers would agree that what used to be first grade curriculum looks more like kindergarten curriculum. The argument is that school should be a place for learning, and that there is plenty of time for play at home. Is this true? What time do most kindergarten and preschool children actually arrive home, especially if both parents are working? In upcoming blogs I hope to explore this debate further.
Resources:
www.allianceforchildhood
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