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What will this look like for next year?

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This is something that we are continuing to grapple with and think through.. not the letter of the week concept; we've moved way past that in our curriculum and teaching. We have a PK-3 committee that is continuing to look at research and decide on the FTS systemaic approach.

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The article states that preschool children should not be "taught" directly but should learn through experience and in a way, direct their own learning.

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Insightful suggestions which verify what we know is best for children 

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Insightful suggestions which verify what we know is best for children 

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Yay!

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"According to the NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children), there is little evidence to suggest calendar activities are meaningful for children below the first grade. That's because children need to mature before they truly understand the concept of time."

Can we discuss other options to make this time more meaningful?

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"Preschools were once the place for playing, socializing, creating, exploring, and discovering. Teachers acted as facilitators, making sure everyone was safe, happy, and busy. But now the push for academic rigor has infiltrated this once sacred domain, corrupting it with practices that are unsuitable for 4 and 5-year-olds." -This makes me hopeful. <3

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Process over product!!!!!! :)

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Many of the suggestions offered are ideas that the majority of us have spoke to over the years. The concerns I have is the expectation that our students are getting a foundation skill for FTS kindergartens and it is developmentally inappropriate. Without the "idiotic practices" offered in the article we will not be giving the students the jump start many parents are looking for.

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Hurray!!!

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"They're not given opportunities to see something that intrigues them and find out more about it on their own. This is the most empowering learning, not the kind that makes them totally dependent upon an adult."- Natural environment learning!!

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This article is absolutely on target!! imaginative play  and art work is the best way to teach and allow children to explore their interest.
Centers and choice to travel through the centers during free play and classroom learning is a great concept.

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The article brings up a lot of valid points.

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Appropriate Phonemic awareness is more important than letters of the week! Studies show that phonemic awareness is what preschoolers need.

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"At a young age, children are given the message that knowledge comes from outside themselves. They're not given opportunities to see something that intrigues them and find out more about it on their own. This is the most empowering learning, not the kind that makes them totally dependent upon an adult."

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"At a young age, children are given the message that knowledge comes from outside themselves. They're not given opportunities to see something that intrigues them and find out more about it on their own. This is the most empowering learning, not the kind that makes them totally dependent upon an adult."

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Salient point to keep in mind

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This correlates directly with the pyramid approach to education is about as well. Incorporating student lead lessons as wella s functional communication instead of teacher led lessons and circle. They suggest to only work on the days of the week when its relevant for the student Ie: when they would have to dress for gym on a Thursday.