2. cortex-the tissue forming the outer layer of an organ or structure in plant or animal. animal tissue-the tissue in the bodies of animals. adrenal cortex-the cortex of the adrenal gland; secretes corticosterone and sex hormones.
Kindergarten teachers need to be able to assess where students are academically and emotionally in order to set goals for the class and individual students. With the exception of extracurricular activities such as physical education, art class, or lunch, all lessons are typically conducted in one classroom.
Every child should have some sort of group experience before he starts kindergarten, says Amy Flynn, director of New York City's Bank Street Family Center. Music and gymnastics classes are great, but what preschools do that less formal classes don't is teach kids how to be students.