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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous] little to no homework means kids lack study skills when they leave M school

But you can buy books and  help your DC at home :)[/quote]

This is nonsense.  Do you have any experience with montessori schools?  And - more importantly - how much do you know about education in general?

A true montessori - traditional - is for ages 3-6, which means that children stay through kindergarten.  Who can honestly tell me that their kids in K are coming home with homework?

Furthermore, throwing workbooks at a kid at home is not teaching.  The montessori philosophy is based on interest and readiness level - which mirrors the practice of differentiated instruction.  It's not loosey-goosey in its approach, as the majority of children leave a montessori with the ability to read, write, and do advanced math.  I attended one, as did my daughter.  My friend's son left with such advanced math skills that his first grade teacher had to accelerate him.  He's doing fine.

So let's ignore the supposition that children leave a montessori without study skills.  Most, in fact, are so self-sufficient that they are able to advocate for themselves at a very young age.  What more can you ask for?  [/quote]

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