Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Mom of multiple Montessori kids. When my kids were younger, I could not imagine a time when they’d be ready for traditional school. By the time 4th grade hit I was contemplating switching them early. Montessori can work flawlessly all the way to 5th grade, but the reality is that most kids are ready for a traditional approach around 3rd grade.
Thank you for the insight. And how were they academically once they transitioned compared to the traditional public school students?
My kids are doing incredible. 90% on all MAP scores and 4/5 on PARCC, BUT I think a huge reason for their success was that I ensured they had a tutor and were up to speed. I think it’s very possible for a Montessori upper elementary student to skate on through and spend a lot of time goofing off, socializing, reading, and drawing and not enough time on reading and math. And I think it’s a rare find to encounter a Montessori teacher who is ensuring kids are pushing themselves. I would never ever join a Montessori school at 3rd grade. It’s just not the same. Early childhood education with the Montessori curriculum is amazing, but you’d be hard pressed to find many success stories at 3rd grade and over. Just my opinion.
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