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Product Highlights
- Design curriculum that balances developmental needs with academic standards
- Foster social-emotional skills that strengthen learning and long-term success
- Build support among families and administrators for child-centered educational practices
About This Product
The pressure to accelerate academics in kindergarten has led to rigid schedules, seated classwork, and a decline in joyful learning. Rediscovering Kindergarten: Embracing Play & Joy in Learning offers a powerful call to reimagine kindergarten as a place where play-based learning and challenging academic content go hand in hand. Author Laura Bornfreund, education policy expert and nationally recognized voice in early childhood, argues for developmentally appropriate practice that supports the whole child. Drawing from research and real-world examples, this book shares ideas for teaching that nurtures curiosity, social-emotional development, and equity. For educators, leaders, and advocates, this is a practical and inspiring guide to reclaiming kindergarten from push-down academics to restore it to what it was always meant to be: playful exploration full of rich learning.
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- Design curriculum that balances developmental needs with academic standards
- Foster social-emotional skills that strengthen learning and long-term success
- Build support among families and administrators for child-centered educational practices
- Learn how to integrate joyful play with meaningful, challenging learning experiences
- Explore the research shaping early learning outcomes and educational equity