Reply #5: This retired kdg. teacher agrees

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The skill levels of kids entering the kindergarten classrooms is so varied. Some children come into kindergarten reading on their own. Others come needing to learn basic commands: come, sit, stay. It's a very challenging - and rewarding - class to teach. I loved it, but left totally exhausted every day. Kindergarten has become first grade in recent years. That's good because kids learn best at a young age. On the other hand, it's bad because some children come to school without the skills needed for success. We need pre-school education for everyone.