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I don't think they do a lot of academics in her class. I think it's the same sort of thing they do in most preschools in Oz/NZ as part of the 'school readiness' program. Mostly they sing songs, paint, dance etc. They're not really assessed on the academic stuff, everything is reported as 'achieved' or 'working towards'. I think they're just trying to get kids familiar with letters, numbers, colours, shapes, etc., before 'real' school starts.

But I'm just wondering if during the academic parts of the day I should ask for something closer to her level? Or let her daydream for a bit.