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Peer reviewedEde, Anita – Childhood Education, 2004
Delaying school entry for a year is most often viewed as an opportunity for children to mature and develop critical academic, social and emotional skills prior to entering kindergarten. Many teachers view delayed school entry as a kindness to younger, less mature students who need more preparation for the rigors of formal academics in 1st grade.…
Descriptors: Kindergarten, School Readiness, Maturity (Individuals), Young Children
