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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Language development isn't a strength of Montessori programs, particularly at the toddler level.  I'd find a language rich preschool for the 2 year old year, and then, based on how he does, consider either staying there or moving to Montessori for the traditional 3 year cycle starting at 3. [/quote]

Our Montessori experience was that the toddler class was very strong in language.  There is constant talking (seems like) and sandpaper letters and language development by naming and labeling objects for increasing vocabulary.  Learning to get along with others is constant talking and modeling conversations.  "May I please, etc."

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Naming and labeling is such a small part of language development.  Manners is another tiny part.  The fact that Montessori programs over focus on those two rote skills, is a big part of why research shows that any gains kids make in Montessori disappear by 3rd grade, unlike the gains that kids make in programs that develop the whole child. [/quote]

I have never in my life heard someone call good manners a "rote skill" - how odd.
I'd love to see links to this research you talk about?  Also, what language skills do you think are missing in a Montessori class that are present in a toddler (not preschool) "whole child" program?[/quote]

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