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Diamond] has captured the world of the classat times chaotic, always busy, usually inspired Essential reading for parents and teachers alike (Los Angeles Times).
Hailed by renowned educator Deborah Meier as a rare and special pleasure to read, Kindergarten explores a year in the life of a kindergarten classroom through the eyes of the gifted veteran teacher and author Julie Diamond. In this lyrical, beautifully written first-person account, Diamond explains the logic behind the routines and rituals children need to thrive. As she guides us through all aspects of classroom lifethe organization, curriculum, and relationships that create a unique class environmentwe begin to understand what kindergarten can and should be: a culture that builds childrens desire to understand the world and lays the foundation for lifelong learning.
Kindergarten makes a compelling case for an expansive definition of teaching and learning, one that supports academic achievement without sacrificing students curiosity, creativity, or development of social values. Diamonds celebration of the possibilities of classroom life is a welcome antidote to todays test-driven climate. Written for parents and teachers alike, Kindergarten offers a rare glimpse into whats really going on behind the apparent chaos of a busy kindergarten classroom, sharing much-needed insights into how our children can have the best possible early school experiences.
As a classroom insider, Diamond pulls back the curtain and allows parents and others a view of how an effective classroom actually works. Library Journal
An extraordinary resource for parents and teachers at all stages. It is honest and masterful, engrossing and unique. And it is utterly real. Ruth Sidney Charney, author of Teaching Children to Care
Author: Julie Diamond
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: New Press
Published: 05/03/2011
Pages: 272
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.70w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9781595583482
Language: English
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