The philosophical beliefs that help shape learning in our classroom are best summarized in the "Kindergarten Bill of Rights," by Jean Feldman:

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• Kindergarten children have the right to the pursuit of happiness.

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• Kindergarten children have the right to wooden blocks and a housekeeping center.

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• Kindergarten children have the right to play dough and puzzles.

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• Kindergarten children have the right to hold hands with their friends and play games.

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• Kindergarten children have the right to free play outside.

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• Kindergarten children have the right to sing and dance and be silly.

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• Kindergarten children have the right to explore with paint, crayons, markers, glue, scissors and to make a mess!!!

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• Kindergarten children have the right to have books read to them … many, many books.

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• Kindergarten children have the right to go on field trips.

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• Kindergarten children have a right to a quiet time every day so their brains can process information.

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• Kindergarten children have the right to think school is the most wonderful place in their world.

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• Kindergarten children have the right to think that they are capable and worthy.

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• Kindergarten children have the right to hopes and dreams.

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• Kindergarten children have the right to smiles and hugs.