Apr 19, 2025
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Kindergarten
Too Much, Too Soon: Rethinking Kindergarten in America
This article explores why the U.S. approach to kindergarten is developmentally out of sync—and what science and global best practices reveal about what 5-year-olds truly need. From delayed school starts in Finland and Estonia to free, play-based early childhood programs in Russia, Sweden, and beyond, we uncover how later academics and early emotional growth lead to better outcomes for children—and how Global Children School offers a developmentally aligned alternative.
Tatyana Martelli
