Originally Posted by spedmommy4:
I recently completed a masters degree in early childhood special education. Although parents want to see academics in preschool, current research does not support academic instruction in preschool. The little ones learn best through play.
http://educationnext.org/much-too-early/
They will do well in Kindergarten if they had an enriching/supportive environment, play based learning opportunities, and learned how to get along with peers.
Thanks speed mommy for the article reference. Interesting read for both sides of the argument.
Good to know the children adjusts well to kindergarten!