Expert on CBC Now saying a third of kids showing up for kindergarten are already “behind” and hold up the rest. It’s not clear what they’re supposed to already know about school before school actually starts. Maybe expectations are the problem? I’m not convinced about full day K one way or the other but the argument shouldn’t be you’re not smart enough before you even start. #CosoCanuck #bigquestions
@prairiecelt its not about these kids being smart, its about having specific knowledge and skills, like going to the bathroom independently or knowing their body parts.
Below is a list of things they should know by age 5-6.
Those are the things K was intended to teach - graduallly getting kids ready for full-time school, not 'being' full-time school.