My Daughter is 1Yr 9months now when she has to start to pre nursery or Montessori? Please guide me?

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My Daughter is 1Yr 9months now when she has to start to pre nursery or Montessori? Please guide me?

Answer 1

Most Montessori schools ARE pre-schools. A pre-school is a school like environment, (as opposed to day care),before kindergarten.  I think the question you really want to ask is, “What kind of pre-school do I want to send my child to?”

To answer that question you need to answer two things:

1 What do you want out of a pre-school ?

2 What options are available to you in your area, how authentic are they, and how good are they?

There are many types of pre-schools. To name a few…

Play based  pre-schools where there isn’t any kind of official academic “pen and paper work”, but concepts are taught through games, music, ….

Non-academic pre-schools where children DO NOT do any kind of academics at all and learn to work and play with others as well as following directions.  

Academic pre-schools where children are taught in ways similar to elementary school.

Reggio-Emila programs where children choose which things they want to learn about and then the teachers  design many lessons to teach them the concepts that they want to learn. The lessons come in many different modalities (art, music, movement…).

Waldorf pre-schools which focus on fantasy, and work to confirm the spirit in each child, his natural senses of gratitude, wonder, and reverence, while using natural materials (wood, metal, bees wax crayons…).

Summerhill preschools where children do whatever they want as long as they aren’t hurting themselves, each other, or the materials. It is believed by the proponents of this philosophy that the children know what is best for them, or what they need to learn, and will naturally choose actiities that they will learn what they need.

Montessori preschools which have many studies: practical life, sensorial, mathematics, language, science, cultural studies, fine arts... Each area has many different ways to teach each concept and children have the freedom to choose which way they learn the concepts.

Now, if all of this wasn’t enough.  There are schools that state they are of one philosophy and really aren’t.  So what you need to do is figure out what you really want from a pre-school and then look for the programs fit these needs. Then you need to check out all of the programs in your area that state they are of those philosophies.  See which schools you like the best. Where do you feel most comfortable?  Where does your child feel most comfortable? Talk to parents who have children in the school, and those who have children who have graduated from the school. How well do children transition out of the school?

By the way, there are some people who feel that they don't want their child to be "raised" by other people.  I really understand this belief, but there are many pre-school programs that are only for a few hours a day and some that are only for a few days a week. (sorry, another choice).  As an elementary school teacher I can tell you that NO MATTER how wonderful the parent is, there is a great difference between a child who has gone to pre-school and those who have not, and all research states that IN GENERAL, (there are ALWAYS exceptions), children who attend preschool do better academically then children who do not.

Good Luck.  If you have any more questions feel free to contact me.

Answer 2

Pre Nursery...tht will help her to develop foundation of studying skills wid njoyment...

Answer 3

She has to join a playgroup first.

Answer 4

My recommendation would be not to put the child in Montessori environment until she turns 2.5 yrs. An Activity based Pre-school is still an option at 2 yrs in case you are working.

Answer 5

I started my children at age 2. It was just for an hour or two a day at first, gradually getting longer. I think any younger than two is too young.

Answer 6

You don't have to start it at all.  Most states don't require school until Kindergarten.

But I think starting them in a school at 3 years old is beneficial for most.  You'll have to come to that decision on your own.  Montessori goes from birth up through 12th grade, though not available everywhere.  So if you do need it earlier, that's a choice you can make.  

MOST Montessori schools are ages 3-6, the Preschool and Kindergarten year.  You can find schools in your area at

http://www.amshq.org

or

http://www.montessori-ami.org

Good luck and happy hunting!

Matt

Answer 7

i would never send my kids to any day care or nursery. i am not allowing anyone to raise my kids.they are mine and it is my choice.to be a stay at home mom. its the mothers responsibility to raise her own kids, not send them off for someone else to raise.