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I went to a montessori school until I was in 1st grade and from personal experience I can tell you that my chldren will most likely attend a montessori school....
A montessori is a lot different from a regular school in the sense that the children have alot more freedom. I still had scheduled times for reading math writing music art etc. But when doing reading I got to choose what book I wanted to read or if I wanted to do sand writing and practice on my writing skills. Musica and Art were done in a different room and I even had French class. It is a lot of one on one teaching which is good for children at that age and also you are not sitting in one sit all day long you are mocing around which also helps a child at such a young age.
Going into Elementary school I was ahead of most of my peers as were my brothers (one of which skipped two grades) the only problem I had was I didn't like to sit in one place and it took about a month for me to fully understand I had to stay seated etc. I enjoyed montessori school but if you are a traditional teacher then you are going to enjoy teaching in this sort of setting.
Not only did I go to montessori schol but I also did observations their its alot less restricted and once again if you aren't as traditional you will enjoy yourself alot. PM if you want to know more
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