Wednesday, November 4, 2015

Occupy Kindergarten

When I was in Kindergarten, I remember doing a lot of circle time, singing songs, taking naps and fine motor trays.
Very similar to the set up on this website
//trilliummontessori.org/bugs-fine-motor-and-art-activities-on-the-shelf/
Bug Themed Fine Motor Shelf at Trillium Montessori

But with the push down of standards, kindergarten had turned in to a "worksheet factory" consisting of forced work and reading, and no consideration for developmental patterns or social skills. But it is possible to avoid being out in a box as a teachers. Here's how.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ye78F4Mnbk

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