You should read a bit about the Montessori philosophy, pretty interesting.
I like that they enable kids to be an active part of their world. You make a mess, here are the tools to clean it up. It is snack time, let's work together to make the snack, the food isn't just presented to them on a plate. Learning is encouraged through play, but not just let them have at it kind of play, what is available is a learning opportunity.
I think pinktulips had a good description. There's structured play involved and cooperative learning. Personally, I think kids can definitely benefit when they're younger (I went to montessori myself around ages 3/4 and loved it). Based on what I've seen I feel like kids need more structure as they get older and more directed learning.
I agree about reading about the different types of preschools and then visiting to see what will best suit your child. GL!
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I worked as a teacher's assistant for a year in one. I think it's great for pre-school!! Very hands on, very much into making meaning out of the things they learn. I worked in the K-2 class and that's the oldest I think it's good for- unless someone is really self-motivated because it's also mainly self-paced learning.
if your child is a good learning and can learn by exploring on their own- not being forced into a learning situation, it seems like a good program.
But if your child needs a little push to learn or requires a little more repetition, in my experience, it is not so great.
I say that because DS would never have done well in montessori. He needs to be forced into a learning situation and be forced to do things to learn. he requires a lot of repetition and to be pushed. he needs structure to learn.
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You should read a bit about the Montessori philosophy, pretty interesting.
I like that they enable kids to be an active part of their world. You make a mess, here are the tools to clean it up. It is snack time, let's work together to make the snack, the food isn't just presented to them on a plate. Learning is encouraged through play, but not just let them have at it kind of play, what is available is a learning opportunity.
I think pinktulips had a good description. There's structured play involved and cooperative learning. Personally, I think kids can definitely benefit when they're younger (I went to montessori myself around ages 3/4 and loved it). Based on what I've seen I feel like kids need more structure as they get older and more directed learning.
I agree about reading about the different types of preschools and then visiting to see what will best suit your child. GL!
if your child is a good learning and can learn by exploring on their own- not being forced into a learning situation, it seems like a good program.
But if your child needs a little push to learn or requires a little more repetition, in my experience, it is not so great.
I say that because DS would never have done well in montessori. He needs to be forced into a learning situation and be forced to do things to learn. he requires a lot of repetition and to be pushed. he needs structure to learn.