From ‘chalk and talk’ to makerspace

Early reports from the Greater Fall River Early Intervention Group show that 45 percent to 50 percent of kindergarten students are arriving with significantly limited skill sets.

In years past, our students were proud to identify their letters and shapes on the first day of school. This is no longer the case as half are unable to do either. Our children no longer experiment with crayons, scissors and words. Instead, they are masters of technology. They need to point their finger and swipe across a screen. This is having dramatic effects on their academic career.

So what are we doing about it?

The days of chalkboards and teachers standing at the front of the class are in our rear view mirror. In its place: hands-on learning.