All About Montessori

[smurf]

Hi Buds,


Nice to hear from u!

Thanks for the insights!

I dropped by a Montessori sch, and I was very surprised to know and understand that the standard (academic part) is quite high. IMHO, it is higher than some kindergarten out there. The children at k2 are able to write English compo. And Chinese sentences by themselves. I didn't expect that, because my impression of a Montessori sch were all about playing with the materials, etc. Hee. See lah, I know nothing about Montessori. :oops:

The kids learn 1 alphabet sound a week, and the curriculum is very structured and planned. But while I was there, I saw 1 class not doing anything leh, and teachers were sitting around also not doing anything. I think because it was lunch time so they hang out waiting for lunch to be served.
If not for the high fee, I would have promptly put ds2 there.

[faithgurl]

foreverj:

hi there, faithgurl,


sorry i've not checked yet. the other time when i was there, it was early morning so the branch has not opened. probably call them during office hrs.

Hi foreverj,

Care to share after checking? Thanks!

[faithgurl]

smurf:

Hi Buds,


Nice to hear from u!

Thanks for the insights!

I dropped by a Montessori sch, and I was very surprised to know and understand that the standard (academic part) is quite high. IMHO, it is higher than some kindergarten out there. The children at k2 are able to write English compo. And Chinese sentences by themselves. I didn't expect that, because my impression of a Montessori sch were all about playing with the materials, etc. Hee. See lah, I know nothing about Montessori. :oops:

The kids learn 1 alphabet sound a week, and the curriculum is very structured and planned. But while I was there, I saw 1 class not doing anything leh, and teachers were sitting around also not doing anything. I think because it was lunch time so they hang out waiting for lunch to be served.
If not for the high fee, I would have promptly put ds2 there.

Hi Smurf,

May I know which montessori school did u go? Thanks!

[faithgurl]

Hi Buds,


Do u have any idea any good montessori schools area TPY area? Kindly advise. Thanks!

[toddles]

smurf:

Hi Buds,


Nice to hear from u!

Thanks for the insights!

I dropped by a Montessori sch, and I was very surprised to know and understand that the standard (academic part) is quite high. IMHO, it is higher than some kindergarten out there. The children at k2 are able to write English compo. And Chinese sentences by themselves. I didn't expect that, because my impression of a Montessori sch were all about playing with the materials, etc. Hee. See lah, I know nothing about Montessori. :oops:

The kids learn 1 alphabet sound a week, and the curriculum is very structured and planned. But while I was there, I saw 1 class not doing anything leh, and teachers were sitting around also not doing anything. I think because it was lunch time so they hang out waiting for lunch to be served.
If not for the high fee, I would have promptly put ds2 there.

I also thought they learnt 1 alpha sound a week, but apparently my N1 kid just learnt 6 sounds within 2.5 weeks cos Montessori takes a one-to-one approach, and will go as fast or as slow as the child requires. My kid had zero phonics knowledge before starting N1...

[jul04]

Hi Buds


I sent you a PM. Wanted to ask you for where I can get more info on Montessori

[buds]

Heyya jul04... i am a lil slow on replying to PMs cause i got so many!

So, please bear with me. PM received and read. I can only reply
when i have some quiet time to spare from the children. :oops:

[foreverj]

faithgurl:

foreverj:

hi there, faithgurl,


sorry i've not checked yet. the other time when i was there, it was early morning so the branch has not opened. probably call them during office hrs.

Hi foreverj,

Care to share after checking? Thanks!

hi there, faithgurl,

just called to check. i enquired on k1 montessori math classes. they currently have weekday classes for k1 from 315 to 445pm, tues n fri. i feedback to her i prefer later time slots as dd attends cc and i dun want her to miss the programs in sch. she has taken note and will call me if they open classes that start later.

weekends also have two classes at 930am and 1pm (timing is abt there, cant remember specifics as i was more interested in weekday classes). understand max is 1 teacher to 6 students, hence ratio is quite good.

i had good impression speaking to the lady grace. curriculum-wise, it will cover numbers, four operations, time, fractions etc. i wil find out more on the curriculum if i sign up.

can opt for once a week class. fees wil be pro-rated accordingly. if u want, can pm me to check the fees.

[jul04]

Thanks, buds! :thankyou:


I know you're very busy with THREE kids! But I'm desperate coz I plowed through the pages of this thread & am very goggle-eyed now.

So confused and torn between Montessori & \"traditional\" pre-school. Very stressed, u know? :?:

[NataTL]

smurf:

Hi Buds,


Nice to hear from u!

Thanks for the insights!

I dropped by a Montessori sch, and I was very surprised to know and understand that the standard (academic part) is quite high. IMHO, it is higher than some kindergarten out there. The children at k2 are able to write English compo. And Chinese sentences by themselves. I didn't expect that, because my impression of a Montessori sch were all about playing with the materials, etc. Hee. See lah, I know nothing about Montessori. :oops:

The kids learn 1 alphabet sound a week, and the curriculum is very structured and planned. But while I was there, I saw 1 class not doing anything leh, and teachers were sitting around also not doing anything. I think because it was lunch time so they hang out waiting for lunch to be served.
If not for the high fee, I would have promptly put ds2 there.

Hi Hi, can i know which Montessori sch too... am looking for a good one.