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by K.C. (Pre3 parent)

Below are some links to some articles and resources that were shared with us last week at our All School Meeting.  Educators Michelle Sanders and Sarah Bien from the Hilltop Children’s Center gave an hour and a half talk touching on the importance of valuing, preserving and honoring the playful years that lead up Kindergarten and beyond.

Bjorn Lie for New York Times
Bjorn Lie for New York Times

Let the Kids Learn Through Play by David Kohn for the New York Times

Report debunks ‘earlier is better’ academic instruction for young children by Valerie Strauss for the Washington Post

Washington State Early Learning and Development Guidelines from WA State Department of Early Learning

Kindergarten Readiness Tips from WA State Department of Early Learning