A kindergarten teacher in this article expresses her views on the state of early education, affirming the importance of joyfulness and the role of play in #kindergarten. It concludes with a proposed Kindergarten Bill of Rights. washingtonpost.com/education/2019…

Our class babies are so well taken care of by these parents, doctors, nurses, and care givers 💕💕 #learningthroughplay #empathy #Kindergarten #kindness Elwood Elementary NLESD

A bed for a bat & a bed for a baby ☺. Loose parts & miscellaneous art supplies create endless possibilities while inviting creativity into these sweet, curious, imaginative minds 💕. #learningthroughplay #looseparts #discovery #imagination #exploration Elwood Elementary NLESD

Painting the snow is so much fun 😊 #outdoorplay #learningthroughplay Elwood Elementary NLESD

Fun in the sun & snow 🌞❄ #outdoorplay #winterfun #Kindergarten #learningthroughplay Elwood Elementary NLESD

Lots of hard work, critical thinking, and creativity going into these leprechaun traps! #creativity #Kindergarten #deeplearning Elwood Elementary NLESD

Awesome St. Paddy's Day spirit & of course some outdoor fun on this beautiful March day! #Kindergarten #StPatricksDay #outdoorplay Elwood Elementary NLESD

We have a few silly April Fools pranksters! They had so much fun playing fun little jokes this morning. They decided to write prank letters to their gym teacher and principal with some shocking news 😲😂. #Kindergarten #AprilFools #writingthroughplay Elwood Elementary NLESD

Lots of fun & creativity while creating these bunnies out of loose parts 🐰 #creativity #looseparts #kindergarten #art #easter Elwood Elementary NLESD

Who wouldn't want to try out this great restaurant with these awesome servers and such a yummy, reasonably priced (😂) menu? #learningthroughplay #writingthroughplay #Kindergarten Elwood Elementary NLESD

All year we've been cooking up a storm during play time! We attempted to make a Christmas cookbook, but the covid shutdown had other plans. So an Easter cookbook it is! Here are today's 2 recipes of the day ☺👨‍🍳 #RecipeOfTheDay #Kindergarten #youngchefs Elwood Elementary NLESD

Climbing trees, playing "family," tree tapping, and making campfires - all signs of a well spent spring afternoon outside 🔆🌲🌱 #outdoorplay #learningthroughplay #Kindergarten NLESD Elwood Elementary

Building an appreciation for nature and it's animals by learning about & building birds nests, and seeing the hard work that goes into gathering, planning, and building them.🐦 #outdooreducation #learningthroughplay #empathy #outdoorkids #naturekids NLESD Elwood Elementary

K-2 was eager to do their part today in the school grounds clean up! #SaveTheEarth Elwood Elementary NLESD