The Kindergarten Connection is designed to serve teachers and parents anywhere, and at any time. It is the intent of the author of this resource to:
- Promote the value and importance of kindergarten
- Provide and encourge leadership in kindergarten
- Advance the professionalism of kindergarten teachers
- Promote understanding of how childern learn and develop
- Assist in the development and implementation of appropriate environment and curricula to meet the diverse needs of young children in our pluralistic society
- Review trends and issues, and disseminate research in early childhood education
- Foster public awareness of quality primary education for a diverse student population
These goals are in accordance with the California Kindergarten Association.
Within the many rooms and pages of this resource you will find:
- Lesson plans in all areas of the curriculum
- Teacher-To-Teacher Tips including classroom management strategies, bulletin board ideas, and more.
- Research articles
- Links to other educational resources
- Graduate courses for professional development
- Trade book reviews
- Online educational materials for sale