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Cavities anyone? |
We know it pays to brush and floss instead of getting cavities. The same idea applies to early childhood programs.
A study by Wilder Research shows Michigan’s investment in school readiness programs have saved taxpayers millions.
Michigan Kindergarten teachers say children who start behind tend to fall behind, and never catch up. Schools spend more in remedial or special education services. Many students end up dropping out and becoming drains on society rather than contributing, tax-paying citizens.
Read more about the Michigan Kindergarten teacher survey and tell me what you think…..I have to go brush my teeth.
Another interesting piece to this is what the Kindergarten teachers mean by “ready to learn.” The teachers I know are not so much concerned about kids knowing their ABCs or numbers, but rather knowing how to share materials, sit still for short periods and how to respect their environment. If a child has some of those basic social skills, the academics follow quickly.