2006-07-26 14:38:53 · 6 answers · asked by mscocoa926 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
There seem to be many positive learning and social/behavioral benefits for children in kindergarten programs. At the same time, it is widely felt that what children are doing during the kindergarten day is more important than the length of the school day. Gullo (1990) and Olsen and Zigler (1989) warn educators and parents to resist the pressure to include more didactic academic instruction in all-day kindergarten programs. They contend that this type of instruction is inappropriate for young children.
Also, an all-day kindergarten program can provide children the opportunity to spend more time engaged in active, child-initiated, small-group activities. Teachers in all-day kindergarten classrooms often feel less stressed by time constraints and may have more time to get to know children and meet their needs.
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All day Kindergarten is becoming increasingly popular to helping close the achievement gap. School districts that have not yet moved to full day kindergartens are looking for funds to extend the school day. States are offering incentives for school districts, especially in the poorer districts. Benefits of full day Kindergarten include an easier transition into 1st Grade. According to an Education Week article teachers feel that students are exposed to more than they would in a two to three hour day. Students adjust well to the extended day. There are opponents who question the reason for full day Kindergarten. There are those who feel that all day kindergarten is not an effort to improve student achievement, but more of an effort to fulfill obligations of the No Child Left Behind Act. They feel that full day Kindergarten is a contributing factor for the teacher shortage.
2006-07-26 14:42:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a great many free sites with activities for children. The one my daughter who is in 1st grade likes is the Random House for kids site. All the characters from the books are on there with little games and activities. She has gotten so good at it she signs on herself and plays.
2006-07-26 14:42:34 · answer #2 · answered by monkey f 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At around xmas time, go to http://www.northpole.com
Its a really good interactive web site for children say 3 to 9 years old
2006-07-26 14:43:37 · answer #3 · answered by Mordak 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some kind of coloring program
2006-07-26 14:41:11 · answer #4 · answered by VzjrZ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well u can go to wal-mart and get kid start pre-k
2006-07-26 14:42:21 · answer #5 · answered by Nikki 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MATH BLASTER!!!!!
2006-07-26 14:41:40 · answer #6 · answered by rhino 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋