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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Mixed bag at AppleTree LP.  IMO good early literacy work but too much drill, sitting, discipline and not enough purposeful play.  Really active kids suffer somewhat from a toddler boot camp approach geared at catching up poor kids from tough backgrounds.  They clearly aren't used to groups of high SES parents who'd be happy to see more fun and exercise in the mix.  It's a really top down program.

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In my opinion, purposeful play is a bunch of crap that some parents play into. Some play is fine. But I Want some academics too. My DD is in PK at a HRCS and her best friend is at the up and coming neighborhood public. Bestie can write first and last name, count to 40, knows a few sight words and writes simple sentences. My daughter is drawing pictures and stick figures in one color and playing grocery store. No letters, name writing  or counting. My DD can barely write her name and I'm upset about it.

Now my DD and bestie play a new game - school. Guess who's not the teacher, my DD! Play with academics too is my vote!  Of course, I feel like I have to now really supplement because in kindergarten there is no play or naps. I plan to now visit my local public and see what the expectation is in Kindergarten because I'm sure that playing house and grocery store is not the expectation. :(  I am seriously considering enrolling my DD in my local public next year but fear that she'll be behind.  Perhaps, I'll try Appletree. [/quote]

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