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[quote=Anonymous]One of my kids went to Montessori. They loved the sewing and the real-world work built a lot of confidence. I think working with your hands and doing “adult” activities is empowering for some kids. There is an age when they want to do what they see grown ups do and being able to succeed is a huge confidence builder. I also like the approach of showing kids the real world around them and not cartoons or fantasy. My child was really interested in nature and that seemed grounding.

Free and pretend play is allowed at interludes especially recess, they had three recesses so that was a good balance.

Although Montessori was good also for reading, writing, and math (our kid went to 1st being able to write full essays, multiply & divide), I found the approach too rigid once we got to about five and we transferred out. Our school was a strict AMI. I just think going on a 19th century curriculum when we have learned a lot about how kids learned seems, well, not open minded. Overall I agree that it really depends on the teachers. We had two wonderful teachers who connected and made learning a joy. The third was way too rigid and not warm. Could happen anywhere.[/quote]

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