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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]CDS doesn't focus on reading, but that doesn't mean that some kids aren't reading when they leave. It's developmentally appropriate for children to not be reading even by first grade. Early reading has no effect long-term. Focusing on it is just not necessary.

My kids went to CDS. One was reading fluently at age 4 and was reading at a 6th grade level in 1st. He's now in college. He did well in school, but not nearly as well as his younger sister - who didn't read at all when she left CDS for our public K. By third grade the school tested her for giftedness - not something we had ever considered. The advanced reading group in her grade wasn't advanced enough - her teacher sent her to the library instead where she did book reports with the librarian. She's now a straight A student in her junior year at one of the so-called Big 3.

Surround your children with books and read to them, and chances are they will learn to love reading, too. Don't stress about your preschooler's academic achievements. Good grief - there will be plenty of time for that later. CDS is a lovely, warm and nurturing place. I cried on my daughter's last day.[/quote]

OP here - yes, this. Thank you for this grounding response. Couldn’t agree more. [/quote]

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