In 1998, they didn't even ask kindergarten teachers that question. But the first-grade teachers in 1998 reported giving far fewer tests than the kindergarten teachers did in 2010.

Our first short U words worksheet has words that correspond to a long U sound or a short U sound. Kids can use a crayon or a ...

Finding a Balance Some kindergarten teachers are embracing short, unique assignments for their pupils that don’t involve worksheets.

Years of best practices by exemplary teachers in kindergarten and Grade 1 are now supported by the latest research in cognitive psychology and neuroscience.

From this perspective it is not the full day kindergarten that is potentially harmful, but only one that includes, testing, workbooks and full day of academic activities.

Here's how three kindergarten teachers keep the fun in formative learning.

This develops communication through reading, writing, talking and listening. Literacy is a major focus in early learning, and particularly in kindergarten, because these skills are so critical.