April 21 is National Kindergarten Day! When Friedrich Froebel opened the first “garden of children” in 1837, some were critical of his unorthodox methods that encouraged children to learn through play.
In her kindergarten classroom at Madison Elementary School, filled with color and music as students engage in purposeful play, longtime kindergarten teacher Bambi Howe addresses some of the top questions new families have, like goals for students, how she responds to parents’ concerns, and what about kindergarten surprises families.
If you know a child who will be 5-years-old by August 31, 2026, remember to save your seat and register for kindergarten.