In place of a "modified kindergarten curriculum" would remain a "curriculum that is age and developmentally appropriate," which, according to the governor's office, would "prioritize play as a form of ...

Developmental kindergarten, also known as transitional kindergarten or begindergarten, is a program designed to cater to young children who may not be ready for the traditional kindergarten curriculum ...

Remember Kindergarten. Learning to use scissors, reciting your abc's, a quiet nap on your blue foam mat. Well, that's all ancient history now. Kindergarten today is more about academics then play-time ...

Early-childhood advocates have been concerned for some time that the academic expectations of elementary school are filtering down to kindergarten. Now, there’s a bit of pressure from the other ...

Many studies have shown that attending preschool boosts children’s kindergarten readiness, and that its effects can — but don’t invariably — last beyond kindergarten and even into adulthood. Credit: ...

Exposure to advanced content in reading or math at kindergarten aids children to perform better at elementary school later on, reports the American Educational Research Journal. Children who are ...

EdSource · From housing to basketball, Fresno schools invest in the whole child Despite research showing the crucial importance of math at a preschool level for future academic success, preschool ...