This article is hilarious, except that for many children, this is true. While PreK is under forces to become increasingly like K-12 schooling, perhaps K-12 schooling should focus more on mimicking PreK. PreK, in my classroom and other high-quality settings, focuses on developing a love of learning, creativity, inquiry and critical thinking. The other reason the Onion's article is so dead-on is this is how many 6 year olds feel--what is important is playing, what is important is riding a bike. When we put ourselves in our children's shoes, we will also be better teachers.
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