Comments on: How Can Montessori Fit into Your Family?

By: Deb

Deb — Mon, 09 May 2011 03:45:26 +0000

Thanks for your comment, Casey! It’s definitely a tough decision. I know that good Montessori schools are fantastic for gifted kids. Whatever you decide to do, you might like to try adding a practical life area to your home for the summer. Here’s my main post, although I have a category of practical life posts and Activity of the Week posts that would have activities that are helpful as well. https://livingmontessorinow.com/2010/08/16/montessori-practical-life-activities/.

Practical life activities really help children develop order, concentration, coordination, and independence. Even though they’re best emphasized during the preschool years, you could focus on activities that are appropriate for your daughter’s age. That should help her adapt more easily to a Montessori school – and will help her develop positive work traits for any school situation. Wishing you the best in finding the right fit for your daughter!

By: casey byrd

casey byrd — Fri, 06 May 2011 14:18:46 +0000

see deb, we didnt have money for Montessori nor did i know about it, if you think about it though, (kind of) her being home and given learning materials that she chose for herself to do on her own, was KIND of the same basic principal. but I liked that she wasnt in pre-school, i know this sounds horrid, but I feared she would pick up on other children’s bad behaviors, we lived in a low income area back then. Well, except for I didn’t have Montessori materials, and a lot of the time she wa son the computer (the child was installing programs and surfing the web at age 3 , no seriously, shed get her toys and type their names into google by matching letters.. it was quite funny actually) anyway, i still have not decided what I want to do. The transition will be frustrating for me, her, and the teacher, she doesnt know how to be quiet, and even though she is extremely bright, she doesnt take instruction well, and cries EVERY time she cant do something, like every morning crying bc she cant get her foot in her sneaker, and then crying bc she cannot tie it, these behaviors make me question is she is truly a good candidate for Montessori…

~Casey Colette

By: Deb

Deb — Wed, 04 May 2011 23:53:59 +0000

In reply to Natalie.

Thanks for your comment, Natalie! I generally haven’t seen problems with Montessori teachers transferring their personal beliefs to their preschool students. Even when yoga or relaxation is taught, it’s usually just taught as exercises or ways to feel relaxed. I know lots of Christians who use yoga in that way. If they teach yoga, etc., at the school, you could just talk opening with the teachers about your concerns. I’m hoping there wouldn’t be any problems, but you should be able to find out by having a conversation with the teachers. Good luck – and let me know what happens!

By: Deb

Deb — Wed, 04 May 2011 23:47:35 +0000

In reply to JDaniel4’s Mom.

Thanks so much! I think children really feel fulfilled when they learn new skills through Montessori activities such as the practical life activities. 🙂

By: Natalie

Natalie — Mon, 02 May 2011 14:24:44 +0000

Thank you so much for the great information. I am really struggling with this decision right now. I’m not sure whether I should enroll my daughter in a Montessori preschool or continue to try to provide Montessori activities at home. I have a new baby in the house so I have had a hard time providing activities and time with them but the teachers at the Montessori schools in my area have very different beliefs and values than I do. The schools are beautiful and they seem like fantastic Montessori teachers but their personal belief system is very New Agey and I don’t share those beliefs. Having taught preschool children in a Montessori environment, is this something that I should be concerned about? How much does the value system of the teacher get transferred to the kids?

By: JDaniel4's Mom

JDaniel4's Mom — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 22:38:18 +0000

I love learning more about the idea and tasks. JDaniel really seems to enjoy them.

By: Brianna Olds

Brianna Olds — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 13:46:35 +0000

You’re very welcome. It’s a great source. Has been helping me understand montessori for personal consideration in my future as well! Great work!

By: Tracey

Tracey — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 07:27:27 +0000

I love your blog! My sons are in a Montessori school now but I love the idea of using Montessori concepts at home – and perhaps eventually homeschooling them.

I added your site to my post “Best Homeschool Resources” on my blog. Check it out when you get a chance. Thanks!

By: Deb

Deb — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 06:38:06 +0000

In reply to Tracey.

Thanks for your kind words, Tracey – and thanks so much for adding me to your list! Your “Best Homeschool Resources” is a great idea! I’m honored to be included!

By: Deb

Deb — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 06:34:44 +0000

Thanks so much for your kind comment! 🙂