More than just play: How Richmond County kindergarten teachers are building strong readers

A family & kids story from North Carolina, reported by EdNC.

Family & Kids · North Carolina · October 19, 2026

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When you enter a kindergarten classroom at Mineral Springs Elementary in Richmond County Schools, it is obvious that children are having fun while they learn. Children are rolling dice and writing letters, hammering pieces together to build letters, using Play-Doh...

Reported by EdNC, October 19, 2026. Read the full story at EdNC →

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