Play-Based Learning Starts in Kindergarten | Lexington News

When principals like Joel Francik started without early childhood training, kindergarten classrooms often felt more like lecture halls than play-based learning spaces. But thanks to Superintendent Kristi Dominguez’s leadership and a year-long training program focused on child development, Francik saw a transformation: kids now collaborate at tables, move freely, and build critical skills through play. This shift isn’t just for preschoolers—it’s reshaping the entire school, with even third graders set to benefit. The message? What works for young learners can uplift every student—and every principal can learn to do right by them. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.kentucky.com/news/local/education/article317265255.html#storylink=mainstage_card More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/04ffc8eb0904242f Report issues to [email protected].