All About Montessori

[sunny]

Hi

anyone send the kids to montessori chinese enrichment class? what’s the diff b/w montessori chinese and other chinese enrichment class e.g. berries?

[mumtotots]

I don't think there are any MOntessori Chinese. I would reckon that they may use MOntessori principals and package it as MOntessori enrichment so that parents may buy the idea

[happyfeet11]

looking to switch my 4 year old boy to montessori but getting very confused by the difference…


prefer some place near cck if possible.

any recommendations?

[mumtotots]

Hi, I don;t have any personal recommendations for montessori schools in that area but I'll be happy to 'clarify' any confusions you may have over MOntessori schools if you have questions

[happyfeet11]

mumtotots:

Hi, I don;t have any personal recommendations for montessori schools in that area but I'll be happy to 'clarify' any confusions you may have over MOntessori schools if you have questions

after reading thru all i seem to have a rough idea but seems like all the montessoris are under different group like franchise & stuff & kinda difficult to find some webby or maybe not all have webby?

got a few recommendations from buds so will probably check those out first...all i can say is i've got loads of homework & research to do...

[mumtotots]

Hope you’ll find a good fit. Montessori is a method of teaching so when they say they are a MOtnessori school, it should mean that they will adopt the principles and teaching styles of Montessori method. This also means that they should have a good, comprehensive set. There are many schools that may say they do MOntessori, charge high fees but does not provide a full Montesori program. In Singapore I think MMI is the only one which has franchises. The other smaller-scale Montessori schools are usually privately run. They can be just as good and give a run for your money with the bigger establishments.

[happyfeet11]

oh gosh!! amazing star is so popular that it is fully booked


fortunately tulip still has vacanies so will go down for a visit...

[mumtotots]

Tulip might be worth a visit : )

[toddles]

happyfeet11:

mumtotots:

Hi, I don;t have any personal recommendations for montessori schools in that area but I'll be happy to 'clarify' any confusions you may have over MOntessori schools if you have questions

after reading thru all i seem to have a rough idea but seems like all the montessoris are under different group like franchise & stuff & kinda difficult to find some webby or maybe not all have webby?

got a few recommendations from buds so will probably check those out first...all i can say is i've got loads of homework & research to do...

I would say websites give you the least helpful info. Has more bearing on whether they hired a good marketing person, and a good web designer.

For pre-schools, nothing beats friends' personal experiences/ recommendations, then what you can glean from forums (with a discerning eye) and then what you feel when you visit those you've shortlisted from the previous two processes.

hope this helps.

[skydreamer]

Hello, I am a newbie to this forum. This forum is really helpful for me to know more about Montessori in Singapore. I am sourcing for Montessori pre-school in the west area for my boy. My boy is 2 years old. I have contacted some schools so far. :roll:


Any comments on the Ar[Moderator's note: Entry removed on request of service provider] at Telok Blangah?? though it is not at the west area I like the environment there and the kids there are from different countries so kids can expose to different culture and nationality. Kids learn violin also. But I am a little concerned about the school is pretty new and it is not mcys-approved. Is mcys-approved an really important issue???

And any comments on the Little Wonders Montessori at Hillview Way? Is the school fully montessori?? how about the teachers there? are the teachers patient, kind, helpful, experienced, and enthusiasm for montessori??? (maybe to many expectation??? )

I myself prefer half day programme. But my parents-in-law prefer full day because perhaps my boy will be more independent and learn more thing. But I see my boy is still so young (2 yo only) and to me a little bit pity for him to spend whole day outside leh.... :roll: