yea hillbunnyb sounds like a no-brainer doesn't it? ......

I have a niece that is in her 3rd year of teaching 2nd grade, she's upset with how the required curriculum doesn't take into account that some children learn better with more hands-on, moving around activities, not just sitting quiet. I have a sister that also has taught 2nd grade for 16 years and she has said the very same things.

I don't know why but cultures seem to try to get people to fit into, what they deem at that time as, neat little understandable groups. Like all children are this way.... and all women are this way.... etc... etc.... It's frustrating!!

There are generals of course... like most boys enjoy rough and tumble play-- but not all. And like when I was little -- you couldn't catch me within 100 feet of a baby doll-- I would rather be out catching grasshoppers and laying down in the weeds

It would be great if each individual was taught the way each one needs, in order to get the most out of their education in all schools.

***side note*** I'm not knocking teachers--- I respect teachers and value all they do very much, they are often at the mercy of the administration.