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How can we all keep the kindergarten spirit?

September 7, 2014 by Amber 6 Comments

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Last week as I was walking through classrooms, I came across this kinder kid who was working feverishly on the carpet on a project. As I smiled and walked around the room, he waved me over and asked if I wanted to see his invention. “See this? I made it up, because I needed something that could go real fast. I didn’t have it, so I made it up. ” In addition to just being adorable, I was impressed with his creativity and that matter of fact attitude. It doesn’t occur to a kindergartener that you shouldn’t just make up what you need. 

Personality is encouraged. Scribbling is encouraged. Sharing is talked about daily.

Expectations for all are high. The ability to have FUN while working each day is natural. Forgiveness is second nature. Independence is being forged each and every day.

No one questions mistakes in kindergarten…they are expected, encouraged, and even enjoyed. There are new discoveries every day. The most basic of discoveries blow their mind.

They’re not too cool for anything. They love their teachers. Teachers are hugged and called mom, more than once. Kinder teachers present life lessons as smoothly as they do math, all with the patience of Jobe.

The natural chaos of “learning” is anticipated….and enjoyed.

What if every classroom was  like a kindergarten classrooms?

kinder loveN,

Amber

Filed Under: Classroom Connections, Uncategorized Tagged With: #classroom, #cpchat, #edchat, #students, #teachers

Comments

  1. Tammy Todd says

    September 7, 2014 at 12:34 pm

    Love this! Thank you for making me smile! 🙂

    Reply
    • adteaman says

      September 7, 2014 at 5:29 pm

      Aw! Good to “hear” from you Tammy!! Hope your year off to a banner start! 🙂

      Reply
  2. George Couros says

    September 7, 2014 at 4:52 pm

    This goes back to Sir Ken’s question on “Do schools kill creativity?”

    Unfortunately, with the focus on curriculum and testing constantly, it is pretty tough for teachers to keep that excitement for long. My hope is that even within the confines of what we are told to do by governments, teachers can find ways to spark that creativity and enthusiasm in kids. Letting them explore and teaching them “how to learn” instead of simply focusing on “what to learn”, can help spark that kindergarten spirit long past school.

    Thanks for the reminder Umber!

    Go Cowboys!

    Reply
    • adteaman says

      September 7, 2014 at 5:30 pm

      Agree, GC! Of of our next gubernatorial candidates has advocated for standardized Pre-K testing, 🙁 breaks my heart!

      Reply
  3. Urbie delgado says

    September 7, 2014 at 7:01 pm

    We need that kid’s attitude thoughout education and training.

    Reply
  4. Jennifer H says

    September 9, 2014 at 10:25 pm

    I’m proud to be a kinder teacher! Loved this. : )

    Reply

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