For thirty years, I have been teaching and learning. Twenty-two years in a full day kindergarten classroom has validated what early childhood teachers know in their hearts: children love learning. I dedicated my teaching career to making sure that children also love school! I present locally, regionally, and nationally for over fifteen years, and was honored...(Read More)

Our job as early childhood educators is easier and more effective when parents reinforce  at home the lessons that we so carefully prepare.   By getting parents and grandparents involved, we ensure that each child's school experience is positive and memorable and we provide a simple way for parents to stay connected and informed. The Home Talk series is a resource&nb...(Read More)

  In recent years, teachers and researchers in early childhood education have explored the topic of the changing kindergarten from various angles (Goldstein, 2007; Graue, 2001; Gullo, 2006; Hatch, 2005). At stake is figuring out how teachers can address the twin demands for increased levels of student performance and the implementation of a standardized c...(Read More)

Welcome to  CindyMiddendorf.com.  For thirty years, I have been teaching and learning. Twenty two years in a full day kindergarten convinced me that children love learning. As early childhood educators, our job is to make sure that children also love school! I have presented workshops for teachers locally, regionally, and nationally for over fifteen years, and&nb...(Read More)