tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5488191966351130111.post999033656902116067..comments2024-03-29T05:52:04.253-05:00Comments on Smack Dab in the Middle: Smack Dab in the Classroom: Foster the Extraordinary Child, by Dia CalhounHolly Schindlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16742207239654178917noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5488191966351130111.post-27267596666666924042016-04-25T10:31:00.716-05:002016-04-25T10:31:00.716-05:00Imagination begins in pre K and K...and so many of...Imagination begins in pre K and K...and so many of these early childhood programs have abandoned creativity and imagination in favor of "Literacy" based curriculum. Literacy meaning reading/writing. How can a child expect to excel without first learning the value of unstructured play and peer interactions...both of which are NOT part of the Literacy dynamic. Sad and stupid!darlenebeckjacobsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03521888842216795323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5488191966351130111.post-31470674310713034232016-04-24T09:35:29.447-05:002016-04-24T09:35:29.447-05:00I love the phrase "excel in imagination."...I love the phrase "excel in imagination." Most important tool EVER.Holly Schindlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16742207239654178917noreply@blogger.com