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[quote=Anonymous]Kindergarteners do not need lots of extracurriculars. Those are structured activities guided by an adult in a same-age group setting. What kindergarteners need after school is unstructured free play either at home (if they are more of an introvert) or at a park or playdate (if they are more social). The person saying that contemporary K is age-appropriate is not an educator. This is all over education forums, NAEYC discussions, etc. It is common knowledge amongst people actually working with elementary schoolers that the lack of free play and recess and the increase in standardized testing and the pressure for kids to master reading is not in line with developmental needs. Unfortunately the people who design the school day are focused on measuring specific types of achievement and don’t actually work with children. [/quote]
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