Learning the ABCs and 123s are hallmarks of kindergarten. If you haven't visited a kindergarten class lately, you might be surprised by what is being taught.
Some educators say kindergarten is just too tough.
In Mrs. Sevillian's kindergarten class, these five and six-year olds not only count, they read, write, and are even learning how to spell. Kindergarten used to be a good place for naps, but these days it is becoming more and more demanding. We're always racing ahead and trying to get more academics in sooner. Educators disagree about how hard young children should be pushed academically. I think they need to slow down and step back and think about giving childhood back to children, so that they can play.