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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Montessori philosophy is based on outdated pedagogy which teaches that children must learn “life skills” in ther early years, like doing dishes and sweeping.  This was needed in the days of Maria Montessori, but not now.  Many of their materials can only be used the “ right way@ which stifles creativity.  Play based preschool is the way to go for today’s children.  [/quote]

Right, my 3 year old mastering group sing alongs of the ABC song and the Itsy Bitsy Spider during daily circle time at play school is 100% the modern early childhood education we need for the 21st century.  :roll:

I'm actually quite pleased with my 4 year old learning to help clean up after himself, be independent, and develop fine and gross motor skills in his Montessori class.[/quote]

My kid is in a play-based preschool and is learning to clean up after herself, be independent, and develop fine and gross motor skills. She also isn't being told that there's only one way to use a patented Montessori learning tool. She's allowed to engage in pretend play.

My guess is you've never been in a play-based preschool. In contrast, I toured Montessori schools before deciding it wasn't for us. [/quote]

Actually, we enrolled our oldest child in a play-based school and only came to Montessori after having a horrible experience at that highly-regarded play school, in which child was miserable and teacher suggested another program might be better-suited (please don't let door hit you on the way out). So, no...unlike you, we didn't base our opinions on a couple 30 minute walkthroughs.

Montessori may not be the best fit for every child nor every family, but it is perfect for ours.

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