Kindergarten

Hailed by renowned educator Deborah Meier as ‘a rare and special pleasure to read,’ Kindergarten explores a year in the life of a kindergarten classroom through the eyes of the gifted veteran teacher and author Julie Diamond. In this lyrical, beautifully written first-person account, Diamond explains the logic behind the routines and rituals children need to thrive. She guides through all aspects of classroom life, the organisation, curriculum and relationships that create a unique class environment to understand what early learning can and should be.

Author Biography

Julie Diamond has taught young children for over twenty-five years in a variety of settings, most recently in the New York City public schools. She has taught curriculum to graduate students at Bank Street College of Education and the City College of New York. She currently supervises student teachers for New York University and City College. Diamond’s published work includes book reviews, short stories, and a critical analysis of education in Pakistan.