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Preschool: Academic or Play-based?
I always thought play-based would be ideal and would not dream of anything academic. But for a 2 hour program 2 or 3 days a week, I feel differently after having had my kids actually start elementary school. Kindergarten in the new first grade. There is LOT they learn and if they don't come in with a lot already, it's an uphill struggle and so much is left to the parents. So, I think I'd rather pay (the preschool) to have the child learn these things (alphabet, writing, beginning reading, etc). I'd rather just play with my kids at...
