Another set is essential for the advancement of knowledge, civilization and culture: notation, reading and writing, and the algorithms for logical thinking.
At Maria's school, half the students don't pass Arizona's proficiency exams, which means they don't meet the bar for basic knowledge in math, reading and science.
Back in India when I was making the leap from kindergarten to first grade, it was The Times of India and other newspapers that became my primary sources forreading, grammar, comprehension and general knowledge.