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[quote=Anonymous]My 26 month old son starts a toddler Montessori program in a few weeks.  He will be there 6 hours a day.  He's been at home with a grandparent until now.  I have heard that Montessori requires kids to be more independent than play based programs, so I am wondering what I need to do to get him ready. Can you help?

[b]Potty training[/b]

He's in underwear at home, and if we go places close by, and stays dry, but I put him in a pull up if we're going to be in the car along time, or certainly on a plane.  I'm not sure he'll tell teachers in a new place when he has to go.  Should I put a pull up on him in case?  What about naps, will they put one on him for nap?  Would it be easier if I sent diapers for nap so they don't have to take his pants and shoes off?  What do other people do in this situation?

[b]Lunch[/b]

He has a lunch box which he LOVES.  I told him it's for school, he can't use it till he goes, thinking it would make him excited, but someone told me he needs to "practice".  Do they expect 2 year olds to be able to handle it independently?

Are there things, besides chokeable things, that I shouldn't send?  Are things that need a fork or spoon OK?  Should I avoid messy things like yogurt or dip (child loves dipping things) or is that something that's OK?

[b]nap[/b]

What do I send for the cot?

[b]Clothing[/b]

What do your kids wear to school?  Any suggestions?
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What else am I missing? [/b]

Sorry to ask so many questions![/quote]

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