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Originally Posted by katex
Why ? Why should a child be 'challenged' pre-school ? Let them enjoy the play, plenty of time to learn >>> if necessary, parents can handle this at home should they wish to learn a little more. Not particular good for them to start school, knowing how to read, mathematical calculations before their years unless they are, of course, one of the many children born with the affliction of genius.
'Tis difficult, I know when a child is born June > August and a year to wait until they can go to school, however, they do catch up within the first year as my son proved, and predicted by the teachers.
Pre-school is surely 'pre-school'.
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Because they are like sponges at that age and some children demand more information and more learning - if some children remain unchallenged they get bored and restless and disruptive.
Yes, playing is good and I'm not saying that it's not important but a bright child that is bored can be a huge problem. Also, if they are the oldest and brightest in a group then other children look up to them.