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[quote=Anonymous][quoteAnonymous wrote: We investigated and decided that it was the latter, that kids this age can absolutely learn letter sounds, but that our curriculum wasn't good. We decided that it didn't contain enough direct instruction in phonemic awareness, and that the key word idea was too abstract. We added in daily games and activities that targeted phonemic awareness, and changed our presentation of the information, so that kids learned hand motions to go along with the sounds. And we got the results that we wanted. I just don't understand why it took investigation to figure that out. My teacher training emphasized the importance of music and games with very young children. It's just an example of the difference between standards, and curriculum. [/quote] Not sure I understand your point. Sounds to me like you weren't allowed to use your own common sense and creativity to do what works without "investigating".[/quote]
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