Just keep trying and introducing. If she picks it up great, if not she will in time. I agree play is very important. My little group wants to learn more that is why I offer it. If the interest was not there, it would be just an all play day and learn through play (and they do that too)

Don't stress yourself out about this. What a Kindergarten teacher wants a child to be able to know the most is social and self help skills.

All children learn differently and at their own rate- I agree with the flash card drilling. Flash cards are fun if you use them as a game but when you put the pressure to know on a child that young it can deter learning. You want a child to have a love for learning not be opposed to it.

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