Rediscovering Kindergarten
The pressure to accelerate academics in kindergarten has led to rigid schedules, seated classwork, and a decline in joyful learning. Rediscovering Kindergarten: Embracing Play & Joy in Learning offers a powerful call to reimagine kindergarten as a place where play-based learning and challenging academic content go hand in hand. Author Laura Bornfreund-education policy expert and nationally recognized voice in early childhood-argues for developmentally appropriate practice that supports the whole child. Drawing from research and real-world examples, this book shares ideas for teaching that nurtures curiosity, social-emotional development, and equity. For educators, leaders, and advocates, this is a practical and inspiring guide to reclaiming kindergarten from push-down academics to restore it to what it was always meant to be: playful exploration full of rich learning.Discover how to:Create a classroom environment where play supports rigorous learning Build developmentally appropriate, standards-aligned curriculumSupport social-emotional learning as foundational to academic successEngage families and administrators in advocating for changeUnderstand the research behind early learning and achievement gapsPosition kindergarten within the pre-K-3 continuum of learningRediscovering Kindergarten is a guide for building a learning environment that fosters curiosity, equity, and joyful growth-without sacrificing academic excellence.
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