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Managing Bullies
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Rae Pica Oct. 3, 2009.
I don't agree that it's a big mistake to keep 4 year olds out of kindergarten in NY
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Started this discussion. Last reply by MaryAnn Kohl, art author Jun 30.
Young Children and Sports
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Rae Pica Oct. 18, 2009.
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Elkind will be the keynote? He is an amazing thinker, and a deeply caring professional about children. Be ready! He believes in letting children be children. I'd love to be there. You are so fortunate to hear him in person!
MaryAnn Kohl
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Cara, many Kindergartens of today are like the 1st grades some of us were in. Developmentally appropriate practice gets left at the door when entering most public schools. It's as if K+ grades are simply preparatory work for more academics and the b…
Everyone should read The Hurried Child: Growing Up Too Fast Too Soon ( 9780738204413) by David Elkind, Ph.D. The book gives you perspective on the long range effects as children grow up, and their early beginnings and development. This is not about…
I agree with Carol the Kindergarten curriclum has changed over the last decade and it's not designed with the best interest of the children it serves, 4 and 5 year olds. Meeting the state standards instead of meeting the needs of the children has be…
I am all with Lenore!!! I have often thought about this - and I always talk to my children about how many good people there are in the world. I always point out all the helpers, rescuers, heros in our society who help strangers every day. When I am…
Great "success" story! I hope other parents will follow your lead and let their children spend more time just "be-ing."
I experienced this when my son wanted to sign up for a basketball clinic. The little skill lessons were nice, but not enough to actually master the skill.My son was more interested in throwing balls at other kids than failing to make a basket on his…
I agree that children need more time to just be. My son and I spent the whole summer just be-ing. In first grade, the teacher always said he was unable to focus. Now, in second grade, after a summer of swimming in kiddie pools and bike riding around…
Thanks, Carol! Jane is wonderful...and this is such an important topic!
Good to hear from you, Carol!
Go Rae - another one of my favorite early childhood educators - Jane Katch! This was a great interview.
Although Beth makes some great points - I don't agree it is a mistake to hold your child back! If kindergarten teachers/principals were ready to create truly developmentally appropriate programs to serve 4-5 year olds, I'd love to agree with her. Wh…
Right on, Carol! I congratulate you and your husband for your wisdom!
And you're most likely correct that your boys' physical skills may be surpassing those of children enrolled in organized sports. What most parents don't realize is that, in many…
I am happy to see the latest discussion about Sports starting WAY TOO YOUNG!!! My husband and I have been putting this off (covering our boys eyes when we pass the soccer field -just joking!) But honestly, with two boys we are very reluctant to give…
How is your article going? I am writing a letter to the editor and telling all the parents in our district about "The Crisis In The Kindergarten Report". I am also sending a copy to the superintendent and principal in my district. There's been lots…
I think it would be nice if teachers sent home a letter talking about the importance of taking walks, hanging out in the back yard, catching frogs in the creek and reading great literature together. I hope teacher are not assigning summer activities…
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- Professional Interests
- Play
Early Literacy
Social Stories and Emotional Literacy
Nature Exploration
Spirituality of Children
- About Me:
- I have been working with young children and families for about 20 years now. I have a masters degree in special education and early childhood development. I've enjoyed teaching preschool in special education integrated settings, doing early intervention and teaching children with autism. Right now I am the director of the child care program at Dutchess Community College. I have written professional and parenting articles and published my first book, Simple Signing for Young Children with Gryphon House. I am the mom of two young boys ages 5 and 6.
- My Title/Position/Status:
- Early childhood specialist, Director of Child Care, Trainer, Writer
- I've Been in The Field Since:
- June 12, 1990
- I'm Interested in Discussing
- Teaching, New Research, Professional Issues, Career Opportunities, Speaking and Training, New Solutions, Best Practices, Next Practices
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- At 9:56am on March 12, 2009,
Rae Pica said…
- Please do find us some more members. Thanks!
Also, don't forget to also join our Child Development Experts group!
- At 8:57am on March 9, 2009,
Rae Pica said…
- Welcome to BAM! Street, Carol! Please do join our Child Development Experts group as well.
Who's the little guy in the photo?
And...you're welcome! : )
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