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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Not at our ES. We have morning meeting, read alouds, small group, projects, recess and more. [/quote]

So no laptops at all?[/quote]

No, I didn’t say that. But there’s no way it’s even close to “all day.” Maybe if you added it up across the morning it’s 20-30 minutes. [/quote]

You certainly didn't list "laptop time" in your list of activities. Why hide it?[/quote]

Get over it. Kids are going to get screen time at school. If you don't like it, stop taking away the spots from the families who need or want it and put your kids in camp. But you're too cheap for that, aren't you? [/quote]

Why so defensive? [/quote]

Because she knows, you know, and I know that kids learn nothing from ST Math or Imagine NotReading or typing in google slideshows. But, it keeps the kids occupied and gives the appearance of doing something. So they schedule that time in as a break for themselves and then they don't have to actually teach. That's why teachers are never forthcoming about the amount of screen time the kids are getting in class. [/quote]

DS doesn't like ST Math, mainly because the graphics take forever so it takes him forever to knock out his work. But it is good review of skills for him and there were some days that the work was a bit more challenging. I think it works fine if the Teacher sets the level properly and allows kids to really work at their pace. I have friends who have been happy with ST Math because it forces their kid to pay attention and not make stupid mistakes in order to advance. The kid gets annoyed when he knows the concept but makes a mistake and has to redo the level. His parents remind him if he slowed down and took his time he would be less likely to make that stupid mistake. I am not a huge fan of the program but I suspect that it works better then I give it credit for.[/quote]

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