Dear Educator,
I hope this note finds you well! Though we have not yet met, I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself and share some thoughts regarding my child, Max. I must confess, I will likely be one of those parents who checks in frequently and may come across as overly protective.
Having spent years teaching in schools and now working with educators in various capacities, I possess a unique perspective on the current educational landscape. My background includes university-level courses on educational policy and psychology, which often highlight a disconnect between policy and the actual needs of young learners. For instance, recent findings in neuroscience show that every child’s brain develops differently. This makes me question the push for uniformity in educational outcomes.
I recognize that your curriculum requires Max to be able to “Write numbers from 0 to 20” by the end of the year. While he can confidently count to 10—especially when counting his favorite toys—he struggles with numbers beyond that threshold. However, I believe that mastering such skills will come naturally as he grows.
Max is only five years old; we even contemplated postponing his entry into kindergarten because he is one of the younger kids in his class, with a summer birthday. I am concerned about the expectations around technology and digital publishing, especially since he is still developing his writing skills. There are countries where reading and writing are introduced at age seven, allowing children to develop at their own pace. Perhaps we could learn from those approaches.
I hope you might consider focusing less on standardized testing and more on fostering a love of learning. I have been exploring the possibility of opting Max out of high-stakes testing, as I believe it places unnecessary stress on young children. My summer was filled with building a robot from a cardboard box instead of drilling sight words, which I hope you understand!
I truly wish for Max to emerge from your classroom not only more knowledgeable but also kinder, braver, and more compassionate. I fear the competitive nature of school could make him anxious if he feels he is not measuring up to his peers. I hope he can learn resilience, impulse control, and critical thinking—skills that will serve him well in life, regardless of academic achievement.
Most importantly, I want him to leave your classroom with a passion for learning. He is currently filled with curiosity and excitement about understanding the world around him. Preserving that spark amidst the pressures of school will undoubtedly be a challenge.
I am here to support you in any way I can. If you need materials or resources for your classroom, please let me know. I believe it’s vital that all children, including Max and his classmates, have access to engaging and imaginative learning experiences. After all, the direction of our educational system could greatly benefit from nurturing inquisitive minds.
Thank you for your dedication to educating our children. I look forward to collaborating with you to ensure that Max and his peers thrive this year. Just a small request: if possible, please refrain from using worksheets.
Best regards,
Emily Thompson
Summary
This letter expresses a parent’s hopes for her child’s kindergarten experience, emphasizing the importance of fostering a love for learning over standardized testing. It highlights the unique developmental pace of children and offers support for the teacher in creating engaging educational experiences.
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kindergarten teacher letter
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