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A school is only as good as its teachers, no matter the curriculum.

We loved our Montessori preschool, OP. Years later their Montessori teacher they had for 3 years is still my children's favorite teacher. Montessori is not a protected name, so verify that the school is affiliated with a Montessori organization.

It was wonderful for my kids to relax and eat while listening to classical music. A little conversation was allowed, but enjoyment of the music and food was encouraged. Same for all the activities - the students were taught that there is a time and place for certain behaviors. Recess was a loud, energetic period! The Kindergarten class was a perfect tableau of children working on advanced multiplication, reading chapter books and writing sentences, usually very calmly. The 3 and 4 year olds were given tasks according to their skill and concentration levels. Children could start with the task they wanted, but had to complete a certain set in a day or a week.

My kids were quite advanced compared to their peers when they went to a well-regarded MCPS elementary school, and we've worked to make it stay that way - easily, since for those three crucial years they were taught that study is a normal part of every day and that learning is fun.

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