A note that always strikes me is that they are doers. They are forever on the go. They are into everything. Kindergarten is not a place for teaching children by talking at them, not a place for grownups' lectures. It is a place where active children are involved in the goings-on.
Fives learn best that way.
James L. Hymes Jr. Is a Past President of the National Association for the Education of young Children and author of many publications for parents and children. I feel that this first meeting is an important opportunity for us to begin to build the kind of working relationship that is so important to the first school experience of your child. As soon as the class lists are announced I will begin to make calls for appointments. I will adjust my schedule to suit yours. With child's name on it - Every day.