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[quote=Anonymous]We have three children who have all been in, or are in, Montessori schools (public schools).

When my oldest started I didn't know much about it. I started reading about early childhood education as welll as how boys learn.   The more I read, the more I realized that Montessori is really designed around the way children learn.  The way most of us were taught and the way most classrooms are structured is not really designed that way.  Its designed more for efficiency.  Montessori allows children to work at their own pace and requires them to make decisions about their learning.  A good Montessori classroom requires a very organized teacher because all children could be working on something different.

My oldest son spent 5 years in a Montessori classroom and transitioned nicely into a traditional class.  He has consistently done well in all academic areas.  His teacher was fantastic and was always able to clearly articulate WHY something is done the way it is in a Montessori classroom, WHY its OK for my child to spend three weeks 'cutting on the lines'.

My 2nd child only spent two years in a Montessori classroom.  He learned and is doing fine, though I have some concerns about that teacher.  He also transitioned well.  My youngest is just starting the Montessori adventure.  She's adjusting well, sharing the things she's learning to do independently.   I'm not sure how long I will leave her in Montessori, but the plan is for at least three years.

As for Langdon, I know several years ago they were working on certification, but the principal at the time didn't share that goal.  Thurgood Marshall (which is closed) was certified--two of those teachers started Lee Montessori.  
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