Attended kindergarten graduation of grandson Kyle last week. Five teachers were in charge of more than 200 boys and girls. I was thinking -- I hope these children will enter first grade this fall with some knowledge of the magic of numbers and the ability to read. Most important, will they have an enjoyment in reading and a burning desire to learn.
Babies are born with the ability and eagerness to acquire knowledge in a hurry. That enjoyment in learning must be kept alive. It is distressing to hear a first grader say he doesn't like school. Someone has failed him. The most important teacher is not the algebra teacher in high school nor the physics professor in college; it is the kindergarten, first grade and second grade teacher. These are the grades where the joy of learning is inspired and nourished or, sadly, discouraged.
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