Expectations In First Grade
Expectations in First Grade
Samantha Meyer
Towson University
Abstract
School readiness has become an important concern for parents and teachers in early education. Parents are feeling pressure to make sure their children are prepared for school. Teachers are feeling pressure from their school district and parents to make sure children stay on track and succeed through out the year. The problem is there is too much going on in first grade too soon. First grade has developed into a grade that is too intense and complex for young children during their early years of education. Academic success, testing, reading and writing have all become the focus in first grade. Emotional and social development, playtime, art, music and other activities are diminishing in order to complete the high demand on specific academic learning. The pressure to read and write on young children can be difficult and lead to discouragement. Reading and writing are extremely important for children to learn at a young age but the pressure should not be as high. Some people believe early literacy programs are necessary during preschool and kindergarten in order for children to succeed in first grade. Literacy programs, tutors, and other plans to enhance children’s learning at such a young age are unnecessary and too extreme. In order for children to stay focused, enthusiastic, and committed in their later years of education, first grade needs to rewind and become less focused on the testing and evaluations. Children need to learn academically but also socially during first grade and the early years of education.
Expectations in First Grade
Education is becoming extremely competitive and intense as the years go on. Teachers and students are constantly struggling to pass the next standardized test and evaluation. In the article, “The New First Grade: Too Much Too Soon” by Peg Tyre, it discusses how kindergarten is starting to become like first grade and first grade is becoming
Samantha Meyer
Towson University
Abstract
School readiness has become an important concern for parents and teachers in early education. Parents are feeling pressure to make sure their children are prepared for school. Teachers are feeling pressure from their school district and parents to make sure children stay on track and succeed through out the year. The problem is there is too much going on in first grade too soon. First grade has developed into a grade that is too intense and complex for young children during their early years of education. Academic success, testing, reading and writing have all become the focus in first grade. Emotional and social development, playtime, art, music and other activities are diminishing in order to complete the high demand on specific academic learning. The pressure to read and write on young children can be difficult and lead to discouragement. Reading and writing are extremely important for children to learn at a young age but the pressure should not be as high. Some people believe early literacy programs are necessary during preschool and kindergarten in order for children to succeed in first grade. Literacy programs, tutors, and other plans to enhance children’s learning at such a young age are unnecessary and too extreme. In order for children to stay focused, enthusiastic, and committed in their later years of education, first grade needs to rewind and become less focused on the testing and evaluations. Children need to learn academically but also socially during first grade and the early years of education.
Expectations in First Grade
Education is becoming extremely competitive and intense as the years go on. Teachers and students are constantly struggling to pass the next standardized test and evaluation. In the article, “The New First Grade: Too Much Too Soon” by Peg Tyre, it discusses how kindergarten is starting to become like first grade and first grade is becoming