Submitted by Adriana (not verified) on March 25, 2008 - 15:47.
I remember loving school (especially elementary school!) I did not want to miss a day...it was fun! We worked in class, but there was time to explore and be creative.
I feel terrible for my Kindergarten students. They never get a chance to role play/pretend or just be 5 year olds. It is a nonstop day. There is so much pressure for them to read on a certain level by the end of the school year.
I was reprimanded at the beginning of the school year for allowing my 5 year students the opportunity to explore a kitchen and art center "once" a week. I had to remove the two centers from my classroom. I was told this should be in a Pre-Kindergarten class.
No time to imagine(pretend)
Submitted by Adriana (not verified) on March 25, 2008 - 15:47.
I remember loving school (especially elementary school!) I did not want to miss a day...it was fun! We worked in class, but there was time to explore and be creative.
I feel terrible for my Kindergarten students. They never get a chance to role play/pretend or just be 5 year olds. It is a nonstop day. There is so much pressure for them to read on a certain level by the end of the school year.
I was reprimanded at the beginning of the school year for allowing my 5 year students the opportunity to explore a kitchen and art center "once" a week. I had to remove the two centers from my classroom. I was told this should be in a Pre-Kindergarten class.