Here’s What’s Worse Than Not Learning to Read in Kindergarten

If Sam had started first grade this year, however, he probably would have been labelled as “slow” or “behind.” Because the new standard is that children should be learning to read in kindergarten. Even though most educators know that many children aren’t ready to learn to read until first grade. Even though countries like Finland educate kindergarteners by allowing them to play, not teaching them to academic skills. And even though the new standard causes teachers, parents and even children themselves to worry that something is “wrong” if children aren’t reading when they arrive in the first grade classroom.


Gaye Groover Christmus
Gaye Groover Christmus
Gaye Groover Christmus, MPH works as a writer and editor in a health field by day and as a blogger and freelance writer by night.  Her passion is encouraging married women to slow down, live with vitality and energy, and create joy and intimacy in their marriages.  She believes that small steps can lead to big changes, and that women armed with knowledge and a plan can transform their hurried, hectic lives.  Gaye blogs at CalmHealthySexy.

Related Posts

Comments

Recent Stories