Sunday, August 26, 2007
I knew it was coming
Last week I commented on moves towards making preschool more academic. I believe that in general 3 year olds do not need these "academic standards" to help them learn what they need to know at this age. Today I received proof positive that my fears might come true in New York city. Apparently, the chancellor is promoting academic preschool for three year olds. AHHHHHH! Don't they know what is good for our littlest ones?
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I completely agree. More education is not always better!! (And I should know, since I've spent more years than I care to count in the education system.) Kids need to play. That's how they learn. Guided play can help them, but sticking them in a classroom for hours at a time can't be good for them.
Everyone is obsessed with productivity and playing doesn't seem productive to many people. They really don't know what's best for our little ones! I agree, kids need lots of time to play and "mess about" with things.
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