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You're not gonna get anything like Italian Montessori here. And you need to be aware that many of the Montessori schools in this area have serious management issues.

I suggest you focus on your DC's movement needs and potential special Ed needs that he may have. Montessori can be a real struggle for certain kids-- sometimes those with ADHD or poor social perception aren't able to do the long work periods and higher level of autonomy. Really think about this-- don't believe that because you like it on a policy level it'll be right for your specific child. [/quote]

Do you have any recommendations for schools that stand out with respect to movement needs? From what I understand, none of them are particularly great in that area. That's why I was trying to prioritize having a playground onsite. And Lee Montessori at least seems to have a longer recess time than others I've seen (45 min + an afternoon recess).

My kiddo definitely is genetically predisposed to ADHD so it's something I need to keep an eye on as he gets older but he generally does ok with playing autonomously for extended periods of time (magnatiles, trains, etc) as long as he has the opportunity to run as fast as he can for about 15-20 min first 😂 [/quote]

None of the schools have as much movement time as you're looking for, because they're public schools. They have a mandated number of minutes in the day for certain subjects, and then there's lunch and nap. That just doesn't leave a whole lot for recess.

What I'm trying to tell you is that the hyperfocus at home doesn't always translate to the Montessori setting because at home he's got a lot less distractions and has toys he likes. In a classroom, the environment is more distracting and the teachers will be trying to get him to learn certain things (even in a Montessori), and he won't always be able to hyperfocus on things at the time he wants to. It's also not just about autonomous play, it's also about social skills, which can sometimes lag in kids with ADHD. The Montessori classroom in its purest sense tries to develop age-appropriate social skills, and relies on kids having them, and sometimes it works really poorly for kids who don't naturally have strong social skills. [/quote]

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