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[quote=Anonymous]The biggest difference I've seen is that Montesorri schools are entirely or almost entirely self-directed. Children pick their "work" (which looks like play to most adults) and learn through those things at their own pace. In this sense it is not rigid BUT there is a correct order and process for doing each activity. I think this is what people perceive as rigid. What you don't see at Montessori schools are "circle times" and group lessons led by the teachers to the group. Instead, the teachers circulate and coach individual children in their work. The circle time is usually a small component for twos programs but grows by pre-K in other preschools. It appears to me to be all but non-existent in montesorri schools. I think this explains that pros of montessori (kids advance at their own pace in a mixed-age-group setting) and the cons (some say that the transition to regular teacher-driven classroom settings is more challenging). I've also wondered about group play. My daugther does a lot of play with her friends at her non-montesorri school and it never appeared to me that Montessori rooms were set up to accomodate this type of collaboration (each child has their own work mat and separate "work" at all times). Of course, perhaps she'd be reading already if she were working alone--who knows. Also be sure to ask about outdoor time. I've heard that at least some Montessori schools don't do as much free play outside. This would be a major bummer some kids, particulary if they're there for an extended day. [/quote]
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