Kindergarten - by Julie Diamond (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Prev. ed.: Welcome to the aquarium / Julie Diamond. 2008.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>"[Diamond] has captured the world of the class--at times chaotic, always busy, usually inspired"-- Essential reading for parents and teachers alike</b><b> (<i>Los Angeles Times</i>).</b> <p/> Hailed by renowned educator Deborah Meier as "a rare and special pleasure to read," <i>Kindergarten</i> explores a year in the life of a kindergarten classroom through the eyes of the gifted veteran teacher and author Julie Diamond. In this lyrical, beautifully written first-person account, Diamond explains the logic behind the routines and rituals children need to thrive. As she guides us through all aspects of classroom life--the organization, curriculum, and relationships that create a unique class environment--we begin to understand what kindergarten can and should be: a culture that builds children's desire to understand the world and lays the foundation for lifelong learning. <p/><i>Kindergarten </i>makes a compelling case for an expansive definition of teaching and learning, one that supports academic achievement without sacrificing students' curiosity, creativity, or development of social values. Diamond's celebration of the possibilities of classroom life is a welcome antidote to today's test-driven climate. Written for parents and teachers alike, <i>Kindergarten</i> offers a rare glimpse into what's really going on behind the apparent chaos of a busy kindergarten classroom, sharing much-needed insights into how our children can have the best possible early school experiences. <p/> "As a classroom insider, Diamond pulls back the curtain and allows parents and others a view of how an effective classroom actually works." --<i>Library Journal</i> <p/> "An extraordinary resource for parents and teachers at all stages. It is honest and masterful, engrossing and unique. And it is utterly real." --Ruth Sidney Charney, author of <i>Teaching Children to Care</i><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"A source of inspiration."<br>--Vivian Paley, author of <i>The Boy on the Beach</i> <p/>"As a classroom insider, Diamond pulls back the curtain and allows parents and others a view of how an effective classroom actually works."<br>--<i>Library Journal</i> <p/>"[A] reaffirmation of the crucial role teachers can play in the development of children."<br>--Herbet Kohl, author of <i>36 Children</i> and <i>"I Won't Learn from You"</i> <p/>[Diamond] has captured the world of the class--at times chaotic, always busy, usually inspired.<br>--<i>Los Angeles Times</i> <p/>Diamond's book is an extraordinary resource for parents and teachers at all stages. It is honest and masterful, engrossing and unique. And it is utterly real.<br>--Ruth S. Charney, co-founder of Northeast Foundation for Children and author of <i>Teaching Children to Care</i> <p/>Highly informative.<br>--<i>Publishers Weekly</i> <br><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Julie Diamond</b> has taught young children for over twenty-five years in a variety of settings, most recently in the New York City public schools. She has taught curriculum to graduate students at Bank Street College of Education and the City College of New York. She currently supervises student teachers for New York University and City College. Diamond's published work includes book reviews, short stories, and a critical analysis of education in Pakistan.<br>
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