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dude_watchin_with_the_brontes's review
4.0
Great book. It was nice to read about teaching little kids for a change.
The first education book I've read in a while that wasn't assigned for school.
The first education book I've read in a while that wasn't assigned for school.
nolemdaer's review
3.0
Probably the definition of a three-star book (an argument could be made for 2.5). Simple, straightforward, of its time. Probably helped somebody somewhere.
locolibrarian's review
4.0
This book gave a lot of play-by-play which happened in Paley's kindergarten classes during a time where desegregation was occurring. It gives a lot of good examples of how students interact with each other and a little insight on how to not lump students together. I didn't think it was the most amazing read, but it was great to read about some racial questions which arise in the classroom in order to be prepared myself for my own challenges I will face as a classroom teacher.
constantcatreader's review
4.0
This book gave a lot of play-by-play which happened in Paley's kindergarten classes during a time where desegregation was occurring. It gives a lot of good examples of how students interact with each other and a little insight on how to not lump students together. I didn't think it was the most amazing read, but it was great to read about some racial questions which arise in the classroom in order to be prepared myself for my own challenges I will face as a classroom teacher.
amydelong's review
2.0
Paley's honest account of coming to terms with colorblindness take the form of highly readable anecdotes. While the text is greatly outdated (few of us could image telling a young, black child in our class "my, I love how soft your afro feels") the struggles and honest observations of Paley's early years as a teacher are a great urging for us to "talk about what we value," as teachers. As a product of the "colorblind" generation who was taught not to speak about color this book was a great awakening for me.
readingonfordearlife's review
3.0
A mildly interesting read about one educator's experiences with race in the classroom. The book might have flowed better if the vignettes didn't seem so separated and the author didn't waver between discussing cultural issues in the classroom and the importance of play in kindergarten. I might recommend this one to those in the teaching profession interested in reflecting upon race issues in classrooms, but be forewarned that it is not the best book---at least it was a quick read!
devrose's review
4.0
An interesting look at being a white teacher who cares about embracing diversity in a multicultural school not long after segregation. The last couple chapters drag on, but it was still a good read.
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