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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Of course parents hear about the fun stuff. The kids are 5-6 yrs old. [/quote]

I don't necessarily hear about the fun stuff. It sounds like they watch a lot of videos (many of which he doesn't like or finds boring/repetitive) and also spend a weird amount of time doing motor skills stuff like cutting paper?

I am sure I am not getting a full picture but what I have heard does not sound particularly engaging. I'm not looking for a super intense environment, but I also don't want a ton of busywork and screen time. It's possible we just did not get a great teacher draw. But I just don't know how to evaluate.[/quote]

Spend some time at home doing things that will enrich your son's life... looking at and making art, doing science experiments or going on nature walks, etc., reading books about history and making projects and maps to go along, field trips, cooking, etc.  Lower elementary school is mind-numbing with its repetitive focus only on reading and math skills.  So you will need to keep his attitude toward learning positive with the above.[/quote]

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