Kindergarten (literally means "children's
garden in German") is a form of education for young
children which serves as a transition from home to
the commencement of more formal schooling. Children are taught to
develop basic skills through creative play and social interaction. In
most countries kindergarten is part of the pre-school system. In parts
of the United States, Canada and Australia kindergarten is the word used
to describe the first year of compulsory education. In British English,
nursery or playgroup is the usual term for pre-school education, and
"kindergarten" is rarely used. Children usually attend kindergarten any
time between the ages of three and seven depending on the local custom.
In the United States
kindergartens are usually part of an elementary school as part of the K-12
educational system. Children usually attend at ages 5–6 but in some states
kids can start as young as 4. Kindergarten is considered the first year of
formal education although the child may have gone to pre-school/nursery
school. It is however considered a grade.
There are many positive learning and social/behavioral benefits for
children in kindergarten programs. At the same time, it is widely felt
that what children are doing during the kindergarten day is more important
than the length of the school day. Gullo (1990) and Olsen and Zigler
(1989) warn educators and parents to resist the pressure to include more
didactic academic instruction in all-day kindergarten programs. They
contend that this type of instruction is inappropriate for young children. |
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Bahia Vista Elementary School
125 Bahia Way, San Rafael, CA 415 485-2415
Coleman Elementary School
140 Rafael Dr, San Rafael, CA 415 485-2420
Dixie Elementary School
1175 Idylberry Rd, San Rafael, CA 415 492-3730
Gallinas Childrens Ctr
177 N San Pedro Rd, San Rafael, CA 415 485-3105
Glenwood Elementary School
25 W Castlewood Dr, San Rafael, CA 415 485-2430
James B Davidson Middle School
280 Woodland Ave, San Rafael, CA 415 485-2400
Laurel Dell Elementary School
225 Woodland Ave, San Rafael, CA 415 485-2317
Madrone High School
185 Mission Ave, San Rafael, CA 415 485-2435
Marin County School District
1111 Las Gallinas Ave, San Rafael, CA 415 472-4110
Miller Creek Middle School
2255 Las Gallinas Ave, San Rafael, CA 415 492-3760
Phoenix Academy
160 N San Pedro Rd # B, San Rafael, CA 415 491-0581
San Pedro Elementary School
498 Point San Pedro Rd, San Rafael, CA 415 485-2450
San Rafael School District
225 Woodland Ave, San Rafael, CA 415 485-2306
Sun Valley Elementary School
75 Happy Ln, San Rafael, CA 415 485-2440
Terra Linda High School
320 Nova Albion Way, San Rafael, CA 415 492-3100
Vallecito Elementary School
50 Nova Albion Way, San Rafael, CA 415 492-3750 |
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