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[quote=Anonymous]Personally, I agree with the other PPs who have said the problem seems more about the fact that you just realized this than anything else.  If you really thought she was farther ahead, perhaps she just had a bad day, or as others have noted, perhaps this particular skill just isn't there yet (i.e. she can do other things but not this).

Just work with her on it a little -- in a FUN way -- and see how she does.

As for play-based vs. other -- I am a HUGE supporter of play-based, especially at younger ages.  However, I also think that a good play-based school should have an underlying curriculum and plan that involves songs and rhymes and books and opportunities to learn through play and fun.  If you don't feel your school or daycare situation has this, then I'd look into other options.

While I think play is wonderful for develop before 5, I also think that you may be setting up your child for a total shock if the kindergarten where she/he is going next year is completely different.  It might be helpful to try to do some prep just so that the kid feels more comfortable there.  I'm not suggesting a major change -- just doing a little explicit teaching at home, still making it fun.  Also, recognize that she won't be starting school until fall and likely will have learned a lot more things by that time![/quote]

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