Advertisement

Are kids allowed to be kids?

The latest ‘Children’s School Lives’ study finds that teachers are concerned that children starting school are “over-prepared” in academic skills .When, in reality the focus, at this age should be on social, emotional and self-management skills. Andrea...

Share this article

12.45 25 Aug 2022


Are kids allowed to be kids?


Listen to this episode


Share this article

12.45 25 Aug 2022


The latest ‘Children’s School Lives’ study finds that teachers are concerned that children starting school are “over-prepared” in academic skills .When, in reality the focus, at this age should be on social, emotional and self-management skills. Andrea was joined by listeners to discuss if kid's should be allowed to be kids, rather then overly focusing on academia.


Read more about

Lunchtime Live Highlights

Related Episodes

Live from Monart with Gavin Gl...

00:07:13

Live from Monart with Gavin Glass

Down To Business

00:07:13


Executive Chair: Rory O'Connor...

00:07:25

Executive Chair: Rory O'Connor, CEO of Scurri

Down To Business

00:07:25


The enduring success of the We...

00:04:59

The enduring success of the Wexford Festival Opera

Down To Business

00:04:59


Diarmaid Gillespie, Director o...

00:06:44

Diarmaid Gillespie, Director of System Operations at EirGrid

Down To Business

00:06:44