– Cindy Mann, children’s author & Kindergarten teacher
Question: Are we well on our way to becoming a society without manners? Are our children being brought up to believe that the universe actually does revolve around them? Are manners deteriorating with each new generation?
Answer: From a teacher’s perspective, YES.
Put the Brakes On
“Please” and “thank you” are [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Kindergarten'
EDUCATION: Teach Your Children
January 28th, 2008 · No Comments
Tags: Childhood Growth · Cindy Mann · Connections Vol.1 No.3 · Education · Educational Consultation · Kindergarten · Teaching Manners
EDUCATION: Prepare Yourself — Kindergarten is the New First Grade
November 15th, 2007 · No Comments
– Cindy Mann, children’s author & Kindergarten teacher
Today’s Kindergarten is definitely not what it used to be. Actually, it’s First Grade. California State Standards mandate that all children, upon leaving Kindergarten, will have mastered:
Recognition of upper and lower case letters
Beginning and ending sounds of all consonants and short vowel sounds
Instant recognition of 35 sight words
Number [...]
Tags: Cindy Mann · Connections Vol.1 No.1 · Education · Educational Consultation · First Grade · Kindergarten
