All About Montessori

[bagabunny]

buds,

I did ask. they said they are working with a small group at a time and it doesn’t really matter to have actual size due to space constraints. I didn’t really think much of it then.
however, the more I read up and the more I think about it, I felt puzzled.
for me, it’s ok to have smaller size if it’s for home use I guess, cos the original size ones are pretty pricey but for the use in school, with at least 40 kids and for long term investment, I’d thought it mattered.

Am I too particular? the knobbed cylinders that chubs used is original size right? the ones I saw are about half that size.
buds, is the function and purpose still preserved? I can’t seem to find my answer through books or internet

[buds]

Hi dearie bagabunny.. good that you asked.. and i applaud you for your consistent interest to empower yourself with the knowledge of Montessori Education, especially more profound when you are not in a Montessori environment yourself to fully understand or to yet experience the rewards the methodology brings.


Your questions are not unfounded and in fact, you have raised good queries for other parents who may not even think to ask. I will return here soon to clarify your doubts pertaining to this. My dragon_boi is awake from his nap and refuse to continue with it (nap) despite bf-ing him. :politebleah:

Till later, k... :imanisland:

[sararunk]

Hi does anyone have any experience or opinions about GEMs Montessori at Pandan Valley condo on Ulu Pandan Road?

[mscarpediem]

Thanks Buds for responding. You had raised a very good point that teacher quality is much more important for inspiring learning.


Do you conduct classes now or the trial classes you had mentioned was for a previous school you had taught in before?

[buds]

No problem mscarpediem. Many preschool shopping parents emphasize a lot on the surface of these programmes they offer everywhere but the ultimate choice is never the hard selling of programmes and fancy schmancy curriculum what nots... it's in the underlying gem that requires keen observation to know that one teacher that softly gets you sold. When you move around more centres to do your groundwork you will get what i mean especially if there is option for trial lessons. You can 'feel' it.. in your gut. You can 'feel' the love of a true educator if only you look beyond the surface..


I have been wanting to conduct lessons for the longest time! :rant: But i just can't.... yet. I don't work now so yes, those trial lessons are when i was still working back then. When you next shop around for schools, find out from them if they offer such arrangements. If not, a look-see around the place even if at the last five to ten minutes before a class in session ends is already good enough. I don't fancy watching just walls, chairs, desks, fancy toys....

But hey, that's me..

Because our expectations are different of what is important in a preschool set-up, our criterias can be different. Important thing is what we want is a place that is safe for our children and where they will be loved.. good teachers teach from their hearts. :love:

[zdonfrank90]

Hi parents, would be grateful if you can help me do a survey on in-house student care centre in primary school


https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1WFNKj5rABXF8fVpZUl_rZMI3u-QHuLAAwwORgoxiZVA/viewform

[buds]

Heyya zdonfrank90.. done up mine. Hope it helps.

[buds]

ocearth:

Heya Buds... Ur avatar \"tooooo heavy\" for my eyes....

Heyya ocearth! Heavy ya think? It's heavy in real life for me too. Sorry i missed your (this) post. :imsorry: So, only replying now..

ocearth:

Anyway back for some quick updates on my son's progress in SunnyBunny Bedok.

Is this a kindergarten or a childcare set up, babe?

ocearth:

It's only 2 short weeks and i can't tell much but my son seems to enjoy school. I do take a peep now and then (very curious n also wonders how my son is in schl), i can see the directress engaging him and the other 3 (now 2) students..(total 3 students in the class, 3 to 4yrs old mixed). Saw hin rolling the mat once n it was an cute image.

He can roll the mat nicely already? :celebrate: Nice. :love:

You get him a mat for home use too. Encourages him to work on his mat with one material at a time. Once he keeps the one he took, it is then ok to get a new material or toy to work with.

Chubs is learning how to roll his mat too. I whisper-sing the sequence to him.

\"Roll roll roll your mat...\" (Somewhat in a row your boat tune)
\"Pull.\" (Pull mat closer to him)
\"Tap the sides.\" (Both ends of the mat to ensure it is straight.)

The final tap is when the mat is fully rolled up.. tight.. and upright.
It is a light tap on the top to conclude that rolling the mat (activity) is done.

ocearth:

There's no comm bk but i get feedbks frm the directress everyday coz i keep asking.

KS. :politebleah:

ocearth:

Cons: no field trips, less involvment with other kids, only one English speaking directress(frm south africa)

This is sad. Perhaps it's because the numbers are still small. Ya think perhaps they may consider when numbers are bigger? Feedback oredi?

Having the South African directress means no singlish?

ocearth:

May need to reconsider sending him to schl where there focus on chinese.

Hmmm... again, perhaps the number of students currently don't see the need of additional manpower. Then again, perhaps could consider a permanent part-timer... hmmm..

ocearth:

Pros: Son has alot directress attention n guidance.

This is sooo good. :evil: Bang for the buck. Lucky you.

Children do tend to get accelerated progress in smaller groups.

ocearth:

It'll be a pity if i pull him out of the schl, but got think how to blend in the Chinese part... Can't do w/o that.

Yah, a necessity honestly.. a pity to pull him out if he's settled and doing well.

ocearth:

PM the operator Anna but no response so well, gotto look around soon i guess

Check back again here if there are any updates with regards to this on your end aye?

How's your home reno coming along? Your ideal Montessori work room ready?

[bagabunny]

buds.

still waiting ur reply on size of Montessori materials.
thanks!!

[buds]

Oritey.. :salute: