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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have to wonder if all the lovers of Montessori know it's original roots and purpose?  Also, I have heard some lovers of Montessori (leaders of some of the Montessori schools that are so highly sought after in this city) state that Montessori works for ALL children - that is just not true.  While I have nothing against Montessori in particular although it was not a program we sought out because we did not think it appropriate for our child, I was pretty horrified when the parent of one Montessori school bragged to me about how the children are learning how to carry a stack of teacups properly.  What??!! That really is not what I want a school teaching my AA child who will already be pigeonholed in so many ways.[/quote]

The reason they do "practical life" lessons in preschool is that it supports gross and fine motor skills, which help prepare children for writing.

And yes they will know how to wash a table and take care of their environment.[/quote]

My child is at a Montessori school, and there are many aspects of  it that clearly have their roots in teaching Italian slum kids how to be middle-class (all the cleanliness and order).

It is what it is.  [/quote]

Yes, Maria Montessori first implemented this curriculum with homeless children, refugees and vulnerable communities. There is a movie about her life, which I recommend watching.[/quote]

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