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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My child is currently in a Montessori school. It's true that there is more "alone" work time but I've seen it happen more by choice (e.g. kid is focused on their work). I have a chatty, extroverted child who chooses group work.

The teachers spend a lot of one-on-one time with each kid. OP, you heard differently? The one-on-one time is one of the things I like most about Montessori. I feel that the teacher really understands my kid and my kid gets a lot of individual attention.[/quote]

Thanks for adding your perspective. I've been to a few Montessori open houses, and I've asked specifically about one-on-one time with teachers and group work. In response to the former, I've heard that there is one-on-one time to show how to use the materials, but that the reason that the ideal student/teacher ratio in Montessori is 30-to-1 is to minimize one-on-one time so that the student does more work independently. In response to the latter question, I have heard that kids are together in groups at lunchtime and in aftercare.

I'm glad to hear that this is not true at every Montessori program and may check out one or two more open houses. But generally speaking, I think my toddler will do better in a play-based curriculum. I'm definitely trying to gather as much info as possible and appreciate hearing about your child's experience.[/quote]

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