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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]They’re 3.  How are they not ready to be in pk3? It’s not college we’re talking about.[/quote]

Is this a real question?  Some kids are happier half-day or no day or around mom rather than a teacher.  Some kids would do great in a fully play-based environment, but not in DCPS where ‘academics’ start to seep in.

Research shows PK3 matters a lot for some kids and not for others.[b]  It’s value is fuzzy for most high SES kids[/b].[/quote]

I disagree re: our kid’s PK3 experience.  We are highly educated (MD/PhD) and LOVED PK3.  Teacher was great, aide was awesome, and our 2yo (Sept. bday) adjusted beautifully.  Granted, she was coming from daycare, and there were still a few bumps in the beginning re: potty training, but it was pretty smooth overall.  More importantly, she made a great group of neighborhood friends—and these are the kids she’s still closest to years later.  We also didn’t find it overly academic—we were fine with her learning letters, etc., and we felt that socioemotional aspects of school were appropriately emphasized.  YMMV.[/quote]

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