To subscribe to ExchangeEveryDay, a free daily e-newsletter, go to www.ccie.com/eed
|
"The Common Core State Standards call for kindergartners to learn how to read, but a new report by early childhood experts says that forcing some kids to read before they are ready could be harmful," declared the Washington Post. The Post article continued...
"Two organizations that advocate for early childhood education — Defending the Early Years and Alliance for Childhood — issued the report titled 'Reading in Kindergarten: Little to Gain and Much to Lose.' It says there is no evidence to support a widespread belief in the United States that children must read in prekindergarten or kindergarten to become strong readers and achieve academic success."
Some of the findings cited by the authors Nancy Carlsson-Paige, Geralyn Bywater McLaughlin, and Joan Wolfsheimer Almon:
For more information about Exchange's magazine, books, and other products pertaining to ECE, go to www.ccie.com.
|
© 2005 Child Care Information Exchange - All Rights Reserved | Contact Us | Return to Site