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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]NP here.  I would rely on the long-term research, which supports ToM as better than all other programs for the ability of kids to learn in K and beyond.  Ability to focus and a facile memory are the core of everything else that comes later, and I am sure your child will have no trouble reading and writing.

I say this based only on what I've read of research studies, not as a parent in the program (although I'd love it to be an option in our area) or anyone affiliated with it.[/quote]

Indeed.  TOTM is supported by a lot of empirical research ( something that cannot be said for most of the reforms that the last 5 superintendents have tried).

The research also supports the hypothesis that play-based pre school programs are superior to academic programs in terms of eventual academic attainment.  Small children don't learn things well by being taught directly.  They learn indirectly by being exposed to things.  They also apparently learn better if more than one person presents the same word/concept to them.[/quote]

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