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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have a child at one. He is flourishing, but is young - I don’t know if it is a good fit post say 2nd or so. I find engagement in life is so much better because they can “deep dive” into anything at school. And, honestly, it’s better to see math applies to counting things in a microscope or bees versus…worksheets. Again, oversimplification and not sure we will continue, but for young young kids it really has its value. [/quote]

Right. Get back to us when he’s in 8th grade and can’t keep up with algebra because he never was “forced” to learn math facts.

I would take worksheets any day over this. [/quote]

This is absurd. I have a child at a progressive K-8, and this isn't what happens at our school.

It's not like they walk into class and the teacher asks, "so, what do you want to learn about today, kids?" There is structure. There is curricula. There are cross-subject projects. Within that structure, yes of course, the children can demonstrate interest, and if it's within the overall learning goals and will benefit the class, it can be followed.

Please learn about progressive pedagogy so you can speak intelligently about what it is and what it is not. [/quote]

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