Montessori?

[elk4baby]

Hi,
I've read of Montessori nurseries and the idea sounds really good. They take children from 2.5 to 5 years. Has anyone had any experience with these? How was the transition from Montessori environment to a regular school?

Hi I know that this may not answer your question but I don't particularly like the idea of just one theory of education which meens that you only get that way for your child to learn if YSWIM.

DD goes to a Montessori nursery and it's fantastic. Among other things, Montessori nurseries are strong on building social skills (a lot of emphasis on responsibility, respecting what other children are doing etc.) so in that respect children are well equipped for starting at a regular school.

Mine both went to a Montessori nursery and thrived there, both loved it. It was very warm and friendly. My DD started in reception last year with no problems at all, though she is the oldest in the year which I would imagine helps. DS goes to reception this Sept, and I anticipate little problem there too tbh, though having watched his sister go for the last year helps there too!

Montessori is fantastic. But it isn't a 'licensed' term - so any nursery can call themselves montessori.

And reception is still very play based so there will be no problems with transition.

My DD also attends a Montessori Nursery/School and absolutely loves it. As do I.

I would absolutely recommend Montessori based on our experience.

Both DD and DS attended a Montessori nursery. DD didn't get that much from it, she used the whole "work at the child's own pace" to not do very much, she loved it when she started school and the teacher told her "do this then do that"! However my DS would be going from one activity to the next, driven by his natural curiosity.
DD is now 10 and DS 9 and they're both doing well at school. It just depends on their learning style which is difficult to judge when they're 2/3yrs old. Try it and see, if it doesn't work out then change.