Frequently Asked Questions
1. Why must the children attend school 5 days a week when other Montessori Schools offer only 3?It is part of the Montessori Method to have students attend school 5 days a week. This is very important for children’s development as the classroom acts as a small community outside of the home. If students do not attend 5 days a week they will miss out on this development of community. It also allows for children to have stability and security as they know what to expect each day. Although each material is shown one on one to tend to the individual needs of the children, there is a certain pattern we follow (curriculum in more traditional terms). This pattern, or curriculum is very difficult to keep up with if students are not in attendance every day. |
2. Why do we encourage full days for students between the age of 4 - 41/2 to 6?All of the materials children are shown throughout their time at Montessori School are building blocks for more difficult work to come. We show the children in small steps so that we prepare them for success at the next level. Students happily work so hard throughout their time here and watch what the older children are doing and really want to do the same work in Mathematics and Language. If parents then decide to pull their child to go in to Kindergarten, for example it will be right at the time their child/children will be read yto begin operations in Mathematics and also just on the brink of reading and writing! The material for these children is much more involved and takes much time to work on therefore, the afternoon is designed in order to have time to finish each task without as much interruption as in a full class like in the morning with younger children that require more direction. The afternoon program is also a time to discuss areas such as Culture, Geography and Sciences in more detail. |
3. Why do you not have any climbers in the playground?We do not have climbers in the playground for several reasons. The two key reasons; they are dangerous for young children in a group setting and they do not encourage communication skills that are appropriate for this stage of development. Instead, we have balls, skipping ropes and bubbles in the summer. Outside time is wonderful without playground equipment as the children are free to communicate, explore the outdoors and be creative! |
4. Why do we encourage parents to visit all Montessori School’s in the area?Each Montessori School is a little bit different. The basic materials will be the same however the approach may be different, the classroom will be set up differently, and each Directress will be different as well. We always tell interested parents that they need to go with whatever school they feel the most comfortable with and have the most confidence in. |
5. What is the difference between Montessori and Daycare? |