Choosing between a Montessori school and regular school 13 Articles

by Julie Griffin

As a Montessori teacher I am biased, but I do believe that Montessori education is far superior to public school. Many people have misconceptions about Montessori education. This is partially due to the fact that the name ...read more

by Michael Bates

I am a regular education teacher in the public schools and my first piece of advice for parents is to choose an educational method and stay with it. I think that both Montessori and traditional schools have many posit...read more

by Jennifer Weigand

How do I ensure my child's success? This question often ways on the mind of parents as early as the preschool years. We worry that we will pick the wrong preschool for our little squirts and that will erase any future s...read more

by Kristina Horacek

I am a Montessori teacher, and from what I witness in the classroom and from the enthusiasm of the parents who I work with, I feel that there is no other way to go than Montessori, especially, but not only, for primary (ag...read more

by Lisa Powell

Choosing Montessori education verses regular education I am the mother of a soon to be 3rd grader, who has been in a Montessori program within a public school system now since she was in Pre-Kindergarten. I knew nothin...read more

by Purple Doodles

"If the school sends out children with a desire for knowledge and some idea of how to acquire and use it, it will have done its work". This should be the overarching guiding principle for choosing a school. So what kind of...read more

by Kristen Snider

As a mother of a soon-to-be preschooler, I have been reading about and visiting all kinds of schools. One of my favorites so far has been the Montessori style of education. Children that go through the Montessori educati...read more

by Kiara Buchanan

Most people know little or nothing of the history of Montessori education. Maria Montessori was an Italian doctor-Italy's first female physician. In 1898 she observed "idiot children" in insane asylums and decided they nee...read more

by Lynne Wolford

I am Montessori certified. I have taught in many different environments and agree with the Montessori philosophy that children should learn at their own pace and delve into subjects as deeply as they are able. My husband...read more

by Rhonda M.

We as parents want our children to get the best education possible. Many believe the type of school we choose determines how our child learns and the quality of the education they receive. Is this true? If so what school i...read more

by Athena Dahl

I personally went to a Montessori school at the age of four and stayed through fifth grade. While it was expensive it was extremely benneficial. I started long division at the end of second grade and was allowed to advan...read more

by Christine Dunbar

My nephew attend a Montessori school, and he flourishes. My daughter attends a public school and like her cousin flourishes. I believe that one is not superior to the other but understand the concept that children don't ...read more

by Joshua Lien

3-17-2007 I believe people should choose public schooling. There are many factors besides the education we must consider. If you are Montessori Schooled (Home Schooled), you are less exposed to people, basically...read more