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[quote=Anonymous]I was in a similar situation and tried a Montessori school for its location. I thought my active, bright, easy-going son would do well there but no, the school did not fit him. 1. He was given very limited number of lessons in class, like "washing the table," and "polishing the silver," and was getting bored; 2. There were many restrictive rules (like using materials properly), many of which I don't agree with. Search "Montessori" on this board and you'll see a lot of posts on it may not fit how little boys in particular.

I withdrew my son after one semester and sent him to a play-based (Reggio) preschool "to-the-extreme" 20 minutes away from home and can't be happier with the experience. He gets muddy, acts silly, and is happy, everyday. My daughter (#1) also attended two Reggio schools, one more authentic than the other, and we had good experience with both.

As for academic development, I found a little home supplement goes a long way at this age with my kids. For example, DS learned the alphabet in a week with my husband. So, I'd rather he has a good time at preschool and we do a little home school on academics.[/quote]

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