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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Thanks. OP here, and I do think that Reggio would work better for my daughter. I loved SWS when I visited--that is likely our top choice. I think the rigidity of Montessori would not work well for her. My understanding is that there is a correct way to use the Montessori materials, and if children want to use them a different way, the teacher interrupts and shows the right way. I think that could work for some kids who really like to work in an ordered way, but my toddler is not like that.

The more that I read about Reggio, the more it sounds similar to schools that have expeditionary learning (like Bridges, Cap City, Two Rivers, and Mundo Verde). For those who have experience with both types of schools, does that sound right?

I did find a few online resources, in case anyone is looking more at how they are distinguished. Some of the articles also contain info on Waldorf, which is not offered (to my knowledge) in DCPS/charters. See links below.

http://www.pbs.org/parents/education/going-to-school/choosing/comparing-preschool-philosophies-montessori-waldorf-and-more/

http://www.earlychildhoodnews.com/earlychildhood/article_view.aspx?ArticleID=367

http://ecrp.uiuc.edu/v4n1/edwards.html

Thanks again to PPs for your helpful posts![/quote]
There's a lot of heresay on here about how Montessori is supposed to work. You should probably sit in on a few sessions if you can to get a legitimate understanding. My DC is at LAMB and it has been a fantastic experience. She has never once been told "the correct way" to use the materials, etc...> I would recommend you try to lottery in. The odds of admission are slim, but that's how we got in. GL[/quote]

Thanks for your perspective! I am glad to hear that LAMB is not like that and will check it out. I have now been to 2 Montessori open houses (not LAMB), and both said that there is indeed a proper way to use the materials, and that a good "guide" will intervene when the student is not using the material in the right way. So, I do think this is pretty standard in a Montessori classroom. [/quote]

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