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i heared age four as the beginning to mathematical understanding. sure socialization is important, but why would that precludes the abillity to calculation, maybe without the formal approach.

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Nothing precludes you teaching your children about mathematics. That's something you can easily do at home for 5-10 minutes every day or two. With my four year old I do this, and also practice things like the alphabet, but it's not something I expect her preschool to do.

Preschool should be about group play, socialization and getting ready for kindergarden. It shouldn't be about academics.

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