Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Preschool is a Time for Exploration

I am grateful that one of my clients shared this article with me.  Alison Gopnik, the author, expresses an interesting perspective on preschool.  She emphasizes the value of exploration vs. instruction for a child of preschool age.  A good and important read!

Why Preschool Shouldn't Be Like School
New research shows that teaching kids more and more, at ever-younger ages, may backfire.
By Alison Gopnik