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[quote=Anonymous]DC was in an excellent play based K. Children had lots of choice in a sort of framework. They took turns at the morning snack table, were expected to engage each other politely, shared materials, Initiated investigations, had loads of outside time, collaborative and individual art projects, songs, stories and music. Throughout the day, the teachers pulled small groups and did reading and math. The math was largely activity based. They drew pictures and wrote stories, played dress up and engaged in science. If first grade expectations hadn't been pushed down to K (all over these days) I think there would have been less directed reading instruction, but as things were, reading was taught but with good content and no worksheets. This team had an outstanding balance. I could educate my child at home, but I couldn't have provided the excellent group experience. That said, if your pre-school offers a great experience, no reason to change unless you're afraid of missing an intake year in admissions.[/quote]

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