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Andrew Duke teaching his familyi
Andrew Duke teaching his children Helenour age 2, Henry age 5, Elisabeth age 4 and Edward 6 months

Sleep Learning

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When Andrew Duke's first two children were born he thought he could save them time and effort later in life by teaching them maths - perhaps even produce a great mathematician! He proceeded to sing the times tables at bedtime every night without fail to his two small babes. After two years his wife put her foot down, so Andrew didn't teach his third and fourth child - he just kept on with the first two.

So after many years of teaching before sleeping - did it make any difference? You'll be surprised at the results.


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