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Reply to "Quality of school for the under-five set...how important?"
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[quote=Anonymous]For me, the most important thing was the social and emotional development and that it was fun. They were, of course, learning content along the way, through play. I don't know any preschool that isn't also introducing counting, letters, etc. But I wanted them to see school = fun. Unfortunately, for DS the great groundwork laid in preschool was ruined by an overly academic/too much sitting public kindergarten and he's hated school ever since. If I had to do it over again, I'd pursue Montessori, only because it extends through kindergarten (and beyond if child can go to Montessori elementary). I had no interest in them encouraging early reading. Still, DS did read early while DD read late. She didn't really get the hang of reading until mid-way through 1st grade and is now a far better reader than DS and loves it while he hates it. I think the Waldorf approach of later reading is probably better for most kids.[/quote]
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