All About Montessori

[North_Mummy]

Can someone pls advise does montessori method make a child more lonely?.. I am thinking of putting him in MMI childcare centre and being the only child my main concern is whether he will not like to mix with ppl as diff child work on their own??

[cloubhappy.05320live.05320com]

Hi


would be grateful if anyone could share how to teach subtraction using montessori method?

thanks!

[phtthp]

MumandMe:

Can you tell me the difference between the weekly enrichment math and phonics classes vs their daily kindy classes. I don't understand how the enrichment is able to complete the same cirriculum as the kindergarten since the enrichment is only a weekly session.

you're right. I agree with you.

i always wonder .... how those kids who attend once a week Saturday weekend enrichment for montessori Maths can complete the entire Montessori Maths curriculum before enter P1 - compared to those who practise daily from Monday - Friday, 45 minutes daily in a montessori 3 or 4 hrs kindergarten.

definitely those kids who practise 45 minutes minimal Maths daily will cover and learn much more, complete syllabus earlier.

perhaps montessori Phonics, still can. But Maths is a lot much tougher, compared to Phonics.

[buds]

Heyya guys, haven't been in here much of late. Sorry lar.. :salute: Overwhelming routine having 4 children now. I do come in once in awhile but more to chat (to chillax) instead of work. In Montessori... thread i work. Aniwaes, just to update that i have replied to these PMs today.


Many many many apologies for the delay. :imsorry:

> thinkertinker10
> toffee
> sk_star
> mistermerz
> SAHM_TAN

Next up, i hope to catch up with yours... smurf. *pant pant*

If you don't mind, i can also air out your clarifications in this thread so that others with similar doubts or questions can sorta relate to your situation. I am positive you are not alone in your doubts and fears as i have had many parents inquiring the same. :hugs:

[buds]

phtthp:

MumandMe:

Can you tell me the difference between the weekly enrichment math and phonics classes vs their daily kindy classes. I don't understand how the enrichment is able to complete the same cirriculum as the kindergarten since the enrichment is only a weekly session.

you're right. I agree with you.

i always wonder .... how those kids who attend once a week Saturday weekend enrichment for montessori Maths can complete the entire Montessori Maths curriculum before enter P1 - compared to those who practise daily from Monday - Friday, 45 minutes daily in a montessori 3 or 4 hrs kindergarten.

definitely those kids who practise 45 minutes minimal Maths daily will cover and learn much more, complete syllabus earlier.

perhaps montessori Phonics, still can. But Maths is a lot much tougher, compared to Phonics.

Phtthp, i thought i already clarified in my reply to MumandMe?

ie. the daily vs weekly lesson difference?

PS. Montessori schools do not do 45mins of Montessori time! :yikes:
We do Montessori ALL THE TIME. :love: On top of that some of us/the centres add in the Thematic lessons/curriulum similar to the ones in mainstream so children are exposed as well. The Montessori Education has evolved much to stay relevant to the current mainstream education. Plus Montessori children do not just learn preschool education. The academic portion of Montessori covers up till upper primary and Montessori actually has curriculum for up to secondary education as well! The rest of the holistic portion of the Montessori Education guides children for life. :please:

[brainkuku]

Hi buds


For phonics… he seems to know all the sounds… but how to incorporate that into pronouncing a word? I know there are word blend, but I am not sure how receptive my son is on the word blend… how do i test him on whether he knows or not? Or there isnt any need for test, just let him be?

Do you think flash card methods works?

[Fizz]

Currently my elder boy is in a monte preschool. I love the way Math is taught in his school. Next year, however, I intend to register my younger one in a church kindy instead, due to cost constraint.


Can I know if any centres in the East offer Monte Math enrichment? I would like to enrol my younger in one.

Thanks.

[Smurfz]

Hi all, need help to recommend Montessori schools in Tampines/ pasir ris / kovan / serangoon area… Likely to put my boy in full day care…


We have visited character Montessori at pasir ris and quite like it … Josiah at millennia wasn’t great… Appreciate any reccs or feedback,… Thanks!

[allcc6]

For Montessori Maths,


1. Are the teachers supposed to follow a sequence like :
Stage 1 - addition
Stage 2 - subtraction
Stage 3 - multiplication
Stage 4 - division?

My 4-yr-old son’s teacher taught him addition, then continued with multiplication. Is this normal?


2. For addition, my DS uses his fingers to count but is limited to his 10 fingers (eg. 86 + 4, 86 + 10).
For addition like 86 + 15, how should it be taught? Vertical working?

[buds]

Fizz:

Currently my elder boy is in a monte preschool. I love the way Math is taught in his school. Next year, however, I intend to register my younger one in a church kindy instead, due to cost constraint.


Can I know if any centres in the East offer Monte Math enrichment? I would like to enrol my younger in one.

Thanks.

Have you tried inquiring Josiah Montessori?

The Learning Curve at Tampines Mart might have it as well.