Montessori
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Saying Prayer/Grace in Montessori Classroom
Asked by R.F. from Dallas
on October 8, 2010
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My daughter went to a birthday party a couple weeks ago and all the kids (school mates) at the table started to say what I guess would be called 'grace" - "G-d is good...
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- Check the research on our Founding Fathers. It shows that they never intended on a separation of church and state the way it is today. They did NOT want the establis...
- I'm not sure how saying grace is secular. If it bothers you bring it up. But I don't think taking 20-30 seconds out of their day to thank God for their food is going ...
- Bring it up! I am a Christian person who is vehemently opposed to prayer in school. (Unless it is a private, religious school). If one religion is being presented, ...
Homeschooling in Kindergarten
Asked by C.P. from Rochester
on March 26, 2009
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I may decide to home school my son next school year in order to keep his IEP services going. When I was in at his IEP meeting, the CSE informed me that if I enroll my...
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- Hi there, First of all, I have a daughter who is a November baby. We just moved back to MA where you have to be 5 by Sept. to start kindergarten. I had already deci...
- As an owner of a Montessori school with a full day kindergarten program I say you are making the right decision by holding your son back a year to give him the one on ...
- I am confused as to why your son wouldnt have IEP services while in school. Also I would think the school would have the testing requirements. I would think you should...
Kindergarten Choices
Asked by P.C. from Orlando
on August 25, 2008
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I have a 5 year old, soon to be 6 year old in Sept, and he just started kindergarten at Kaley Ele.
Here's the thing, my son went to pre-k age 4-5 in New York. This pa...
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- My son just started 1st grade in public school. He'll be 6 in September. In florida, the law stipulate that if you have proof of him completing kindergarten in another...
- P., It sounds like you have been doing a wonderful job with your son! Have you thought about continuing to homeschool him?! Many families choose to homeschool for...
- I would first inquire at his school about ESE (Exceptional Student Education) which is the "gifted" program here in FL. If he tests in he will get a more challenging a...
Need Help Finding a Good Montessori School
Asked by A.G. from Sacramento
on September 17, 2008
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Hello again. First thanks to everyone who responded to my request about where to live in sacramento when we relocate. You do not know how much help you have been. N...
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- I live in Roseville and take my 2 and 1/2 year old son to Sunrise Montessori. All of the teachers hold montessori credentials and the owner Anne Binder is great!! He...
- I live in the Citrus Heights area and take my son to Whispering Oaks Montessori. The teachers and owner are fantastic, and my son is so happy there. They take kids f...
- There's a great montessori across from Sutters fort.
Good Montessori Schools or a Structured Mother's Day Out in the Frisco Area?
Asked by M.E. from Dallas
on August 2, 2006
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My daughter will be 2 next year. I'm needing information on which would be the best option- either a structured mother's day out program or enrolling in a montessori s...
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- Hi M., I am an in-home day care provider. I am located in McKinney close to 121 and Alma. I have a 2 yr old daughter. We tried going to a day care center. My daughter...
- I can not say enough about how much I LOVE Pebblecreek Montessori. It's not in Frisco, it's in Plano at Spring Creek and Coit and it's awesome. They have a VERY tradit...
- Hi M., You should go visit Primrose School of Forest Creek ###-###-####. The program at this school combines both montessori and traditional together in one progra...
Looking for a Great Montessori Pre-k and K School
Asked by I.A. from Washington DC
on January 27, 2008
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I am looking for a great montessori pre-k and k school. I currently have both my boys in a montessori school, but am really not happy with it. They do welcome parent...
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- It's unfortunate that things are going well at your boys' current school. I'm not sure where you are located, but I have visited Willow Montessori School in Ashburn. A...
- Hi! I am sorry I don't have a specific reference for you but I did once visit the Julia Brown school in Olney and they seemed pretty open there. My only advice is to...
- I wish I could help you I.. There is a school near where we live, but I was warned against it (wonder if it was the same one. I homeschooled my kindergartener with t...
Possibly Repeating Kindergarten
Asked by A.F. from Minneapolis
on February 14, 2012
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I understand that kindergarten has changed and is now the new 1st grade. I have pushed my daughter to the max to keep up with the other children in her class but she ...
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- I was once told by a teacher that they NEVER question holding a kid back but WILL question the decision not to. If she needs it, better now than in later grades.
- I wouldn't hesitate to hold her back if you think it will help and her teacher agrees. They're so young I don't think they'll feel down about repeating at this age- i...
- School has definitely changed a lot since some of us were children. In kindergarten, I remember painting, playing house, building with blocks, having a snack, having ...
Early Kindergarten Admission
Asked by Y.D. from Chicago
on February 20, 2009
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Hello moms, my daughter was born Sept. 7, so she just missed the Kindergarten admission cut off by a few days. I asked at our school about the possibility of getting h...
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- It depends on the district. I live in Oak Park and there is a process to apply for early admission.
- I believe public schools must comply with state law with no exceptions. However, in our school district, the work around is to go to an accredited private school for ...
- YS there are age restrictions for reasons let her be a little girl a bit longer she will at the top of her game when she starts school. Believe me it much easier on t...
Kindergarten Style Opinions
Asked by A.J. from Williamsport
on September 18, 2011
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Ok, I'm putting question back since I'm getting great answers.
Recap, we are trying to homeschool my oldest for kindergarten with international friend's kids' curri...
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- ???????? Your question was an interesting one. Why not leave it? I see a variety of children between the ages of 5 and 10 come through my home on the nights and w...
- If kids are breathing, they are learning. It's inherent to being human. The question is "what are they learning?" The next question is "what do you want them to be ...
- Update: Do love the question. If you change your mind, can your re-write it? Update II: My daughter is at a private school, an incredible progressive school that I p...
Need Help with Kindergarten Curriculum
Asked by A.K. from Dallas
on June 30, 2011
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I am starting to homeschool my daughter this coming month and need some help deciding on curriculum to use. I am looking to see if there are some curriculums that are...
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- Secular Homeschooling is very common. I can share what WE used/ use, but there's tons more out there: Montessori http://www.freemontessori.org/?page_id=9 http://j...
- For Kindergarten age kids: 1) Keep the 'studying' periods in short spurts, unless your child has a long attention span. Don't expect him to sit with a workbook for ...
- "What Your Kindergartner Needs to Know" is a book we used, by E. D. Hirsch (he has a whole series, one for each grade, that are great guidelines for topics that are no...
