Kindergarten readiness

[Judy Trickett]

I don't think it is our job to "teach" children. I DO think it is our job to offer a stimulating environment where in they can learn about their world by just being IN the environment.

I think it is really UNfair for society to pay us what they do and then expect us to TEACH children and have expectations for academic readiness.

Sorry, but when someone drops their child in a care situation and pays the provider a mere $3-4 an hour for that care with NO benefits, NO retirement plan, NO paid vacation, No Employment Insurance etc etc etc, it is absurd to also expect them to be a kindergarten teacher as well.