What children really get out of a Montessori education

[TyneOdu]

I wish i went to this school when i was a child. Glad to know if i have children they will get to experience this!

[insomniacgrace]

Interesting. thanks!

[MrPandatran]

TROLLING!!!!

[montessorimom1]

PHONIC DANCE STUDIO works really good and its created by a montessori teacher. My kids love it. Its on youtube. Nothing like it.

[columdevine79]

I have never heard so much non-sense...

[jlc012]

@columdevine79 What exactly is nonsense? You have to be stupid not to appreciate these traits.

[tiphanie1968]

You speak to the heart of who my child is becoming at sands Montessori. Thank you

[articlepk]

great

[peacedoula]

Well Said! I agree. My children received a Montessori education for 5 yrs & loved every minute of it! They eagerly craved learning. They were the only children in our neighborhood missing school on their breaks. Montessori children are respected as a whole by the purest form of education available. Just as each parent cherishes their child's 1st smile to their 1st words... so too does the Montessori Way of education with their gentle and nurturing guidance, that creates a Love of Learning =)

[Rosiemoore]

He's so right, State education prepares them for Capitalism, NOT for peace...

[DemondogNinja]

I am not judging your ideas, nor do I deny them and your points to be irrational. But I do believe in the methods that she teaches for teens does prepare them for their society ahead of them. This basic method teaches kids how to be in the actual community, and learn through actual expirience what responsibilites and ample knowledge comes with it. Yes, the methods for more undeveloped children does not prepare them, but I do believe that the teen methods do.

-Hannah, 14 years old.

[IntracialFash3l]

If your 14 years old, why are you still in montessori school? I went to one from the ages of 6-10 and looking back, I'd say that montessori was the best education that I could receive, but only at that age. I left because my parents realized that montessori is really only effective for little children. As a teenager there's not much left for them to get out of a montessori education.

[DemondogNinja]

I do not attend any Montessori Schools at the moment, but I have researched and have found this to be Montessori's original method.

So you are implying that dumping packets and unnecessary loads of school work on children is the way to go? I am in the Jr.High, and I think I am bombarded with homework that takes up more than half of my time to do. I find it too buearocratic. I understand the need to learn the great skill of responsibility. But don't you think enough is enough?

[IntracialFash3l]

To your questions I say yes and no. For one thing High School is a lot different than Jr. High so your problems will probably be gone by then. Anyways these "packets" only come around every now and then and all they do is point out the kids who aren't doing well in school. Yeah I get a lot of HW too, but that's life. It's no big deal and it's not robbing your youth. At a montessori school there's no HW and little responsibility. It's good for elementary but then all i can do is cause damage.

[Fekete456]

i learned in a montessori school in Hungary. It is a very good method and i love this school!!! I loved to go to school every day and it was fantastic!! I love Montessori and i thank you for all!!!! (sorry but i can speak just a little in english)

[LizagneLuke]

That's awesome, thank you so much!!

[LizagneLuke]

It sounds great, but I still need to do my research. Is it religious? I have a two year old son, so I'm looking at all my options. I've just discovered Montessori yesterday. Thank you for this great video!!

[timseldin]

While some schools may be affiliated with a faith, the vast majority of Montessori schools are independent and nonsectarian. The spirituality that I mention has to do with one's sense that we are part of the web of life, that the Earth is part the cosmos, and that we are all part of the human family. We seek to inspire a sense of wonder, global understanding, a tradition of giving back to our communities through service, and a sense of personal integrity and peace.

[TheOneNurse]

Montessori ROCKS!

[heyromantic]

I didn't go to a Montessori school, but I still think this way.

[timseldin]

Of course. One need not go to a Montessori school to think, learn, or teach like a Montessori educator or child. People with similar attitudes tend to value it, choose it for their children, and find it compelling as adults.

[KauKiDa]

I have to agree with this also. I go to a montessori school now, and everything he's saying is actually true.

[NowThatsTalent1344]

i went to montessori to, probably the best choice my parents ever made for me!

GO MONTESSORI!!!!!!!!!!!

[xMrsJonesx]

He speaks the truth, i totally agree!

[michaelcobb70]

Who is he?

[xMrsJonesx]

Hey Michael,

this is from the information above:

"...This is a recording of a talk given by Montessori Foundation President, Tim Seldin..."

:-)

[CALLOFDUTY4ADDICT97]

montessori rocks~!~~~~

[mkp]

Haha this is so awesome - I went to Montessori for 7-8 years [I'm 16 now] and it's all so true! Just didn't realize that what I am is what they were going for all along lol

[lubnakhalid]

Montessori Rocks!

[MattBronsil]

"Asks all the embarrasing questions." You described me so well :)