The Power of K: North Carolina Position Statement on Kindergartens of the 21st Century

North Carolina has issued a powerful declaration on the need for play in kindergarten classrooms.  In speaking with many Utah kindergarten teachers as I prepare to teach private kindergarten next year I've heard many express regret that play, art, science, and music have been replaced with reading, reading, and more reading.  Yes, reading is important...but is it the most important aspect of kindergarten educations?  North Carolinians don't seem to think so...here is to hoping other states follow suite...

http://www.ncreadyschools.org/documents/1PowerofK.pdf