Montessori Education for the Early Childhood Years

excellent video, as student whose graduating in human development, I found this to be very enlightening.

I personally think, having been to a montessori school, that although it was a beatiful experience, I was only there for a short time, and when I went to "big school" if you will, it was a completely different experience, there was pressure, deadlines, coursework, and it was seldom hands on. There is no point in sending your child to a montessori pre-school if you don't intend on continuing in montessori, it's a big schock to the system, a shock I'm still getting over!

Oh my, sorry for your bad experience. I totally disagree. I think if you spend at least 3 years in early childhood or early el in a SOLID, true Montessori program it teaches you how to learn and that learning can happen where ever. I attended Montessori school from kindergarten through 4th grade, and had no trouble transitioning to traditional public school. In fact, I loved school until high school. So, don't discount a good Montessori program!

why do they use cursive writing? When they are older all they would need to know is how to sign there name.

I hope they are learning computer skills as well.

I went to a Montessori school until 11th grade, this is in opinion the best way of learning.

I really like this video and feel that it showcases so many wonderful things about the Montessori curriculum. For example, there seemed to be a special needs boy in the classroom. Although the misconception is that Montessori is for "normal" children, this video shows that Montessori is for everyone!

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There are about 5,000 Montessori public and private schools in the United States.

wow! i was hoping that i could go work abroad in united states....=) tnx for replying