All About Montessori

[GKmum]

Thanks buds,

Yr rite, CS is the mos expensive. Was worried about the traffic jam at Bukit timah in the morning. If not, I may put my 5 yrs old there only.
I will visit Ismart again, to review their homework, they r quite new, not sure about their experience. The principal is an ex childcare teacher.
MMI at phoenix I would not recommend. My boy was there for 6 mths, pull him out immediately after seeing some teachers yelling at the kids. Son learn pinching also, hear frm other parents, they experience tis too. They seems to favour Indians too.
My boys are pretty independent, should not have a problem to adjust.
CS has quite a few classrooms now. The K1 and K2 are in one, pg and nursery in another room. 3rd for mandarin lessons. Student to teacher ratio was good.

[glow10]

Hi any feedback on Mmi at west coast recreation center or at international biz park? Or any childcare in clementi area that practise Montessori teaching? Thanks in advance.

[GKmum]

There’s one Early years at sunset way.

[glow10]

thanks but cant place at early years as it is a kindy. i work full time so need childcare hours.

[GKmum]

Early learners have extended hours now, till 3pm.

[Off123]

Hi All and Buds


I went to see Ideal Montessori. The pax in charge was very good with telling everything we need to know and want to hear. I like the surrounding very much and most importantly, there seem to be very few montessori near boon keng mrt so I doubt I have many choice...pls correct me if i am wrong!

The thing that is making me have second thoughts is that throughout my time there, i didnt feel the presence of kids... ie. very quiet! They are there but very quiet. No laughter, no questions, I dont even hear much from the teachers.
Maybe they are very well behave and ask teachers in very `disciplined' manner...but I thought a cc should have a fair amount of buzz??

Let me know what you all think?


My kid is under my parents care and is talkative at home. To me, being vocal (not demanding or rude) is important as I myself grew up as a shy person and it hinders my interaction. I didnt shed this shyness and was only able to speak infront of groups much later. So to me it is important to be confident infront of group.

Thanks!

[BabyRR]

HI


Does anyone have any experience or feedback on pink tower montessori (previously san lorenzo montessori)?

Thank you.

[piefreak]

Hi everyone,


I am pretty new here and have been a slient reader and is impressed with Montessori teaching method, especially reading a number of informative posts from Buds. Thanks Buds!

I have a couple of questions, wondering if anyone can help to provide some insights on these queries?

Here is how it goes, after much sourcing around, we finally decided to send my son to a Monte Preschool. However, after some observation we noticed this Monte Preschool's teacher looks quite serious and the school environment seems very quiet. Is this one of the Montessori feature?

Another thing is this Monte Preschool only starts teaching Phonics at the age of 3 and above. So currently my son of 19mths is exploring with Montessori material but no Phonics yet. Is this because young toddler only learn about practical life at this age? I would like to understand more about this method used on young toddler. Anyone know about it, please assist.

Thank you!

[Beanicemum]

Off123:

Hi All and Buds


I went to see Ideal Montessori. The pax in charge was very good with telling everything we need to know and want to hear. I like the surrounding very much and most importantly, there seem to be very few montessori near boon keng mrt so I doubt I have many choice...pls correct me if i am wrong!

The thing that is making me have second thoughts is that throughout my time there, i didnt feel the presence of kids... ie. very quiet! They are there but very quiet. No laughter, no questions, I dont even hear much from the teachers.
Maybe they are very well behave and ask teachers in very `disciplined' manner...but I thought a cc should have a fair amount of buzz??

Let me know what you all think?


My kid is under my parents care and is talkative at home. To me, being vocal (not demanding or rude) is important as I myself grew up as a shy person and it hinders my interaction. I didnt shed this shyness and was only able to speak infront of groups much later. So to me it is important to be confident infront of group.

Thanks!

Yes, this is my concern also, I have confidence of Montessori academic part, just not very sure do the children have enough social time with all their peers? Or how does montesorri program train a child to be confidence, outspoken?

I am still thinking whether enroll my son at Cs Montessori Nex or kinderland serangoon, (both my sons feel a little bit of shy when they do public speaking. They are 3 and 5 yrs old) it seems kinderland does not very strong academic training, but seems they have a lot program to train children to be a extroverted. Not sure my feeling correct or not.?

Hi buds, really wants to know your opinion since you have both main stream and Montessori experience ... Thank u so much..

[schnapps_7]

Hi Buds


Can I have your views on Josiah Monti? My son has started attending that school for 4 months now and they are planning for fee hike. I am wondering if I am getting the " bang for the buck". Any feedback is much appreciated. Thanks.