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[quote=Anonymous]Frankly, many of the ideas used in play based preschools have their roots in Montessori. The latest research about how young children learn through play is through something coined, "guided play."

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Montessori is actually guided play, but sometimes the adult is guiding the play and sometimes the materials.  As we research Early Education more, many researchers are finding that typical free play does not actually teach the kids.  Guided play is used more frequently in Finland than in preschools here, and many  more day cares and preschools are becoming heavily academic in a teacher controlled way.  What I personally like about Montessori is that it allows children to academically excel, while still giving them social experiences and the ability to control and choose their work. Unlike many academic preschools, where children aren't allowed choice, or free play programs where research is showing kids don't many strides.[/quote]

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