Peers and educators can scaffold many cognitive skills to help children learn. I'd like for us to consider the value of tutoring for children in PK and K to foster school readiness skills. Is it necessary to intervene that early? Please click on the link below to read about the expectations some schools have for their preschoolers and kindergarteners, then answer the questions below:

https://www.npr.org/2022/02/10/1079406041/researcher-says-rethink-prek-preschool-prekindergarten

1. Briefly describe your initial reaction to the article.
2. Do you think that children should be enrolled in enrichment programs such as KumonLinks to an external site. prior to entering Kindergarten (so they can keep up with the demands of the curriculum)? What is the value of early learning programs such as this?
3. Parents and educators are expecting more and more from children as they enter Kindergarten and first grade. Are we really pushing children too hard to soon? Briefly explain.
4. Based on your knowledge of cognitive development, what type of learning activities are appropriate for young children?