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Waldorf vs Montessori? started by Grantsmommy (12/21/02 at 1:09am) 1 2 3	There is a good comparison at www.michaelolaf.net. There are... 9/3/05 at 1:03pm by grandmother	40	25,907
What is an acceptable preschool teacher/student ratio? started by ZoshaMosha (2/13/09 at 3:50pm)	We're 2:12 at DS 2's preschool - kids are 3-4 at his school.... 2/16/09 at 2:06pm by MomOf3boyz	18	22,728
Goddard School? started by huggingmama (1/27/07 at 7:47pm) 1 2	Jumping in late on the discussion, but my sis has had her son... 4/10/07 at 1:20pm by staceychev	30	21,536
"Waldkindergarten" - outdoor preschool/wood kindergarten started by elizaear (8/8/07 at 5:28pm) 1 2 3	Thank you all again for all of the tips. There a quite a few... 1/20/09 at 10:48am by elizaear	49	18,760
Reggio vs. Montessori started by honeybee (2/1/07 at 10:15pm)	These are in no particular order. 1) The teachers at the... 4/30/07 at 5:55pm by honeybee	12	18,298
would you send your caucasian child to an all african american school? started by meowee (6/29/07 at 4:30pm) 1 2 3…22	Quote: Originally Posted by meowee Thanks for your replies.... 8/12/07 at 8:24pm by tsume	435	15,769
A Beka Curriculum Questions started by Annikate (2/17/07 at 5:31pm)	I have taught in a preschool and grade school that uses... 2/21/07 at 2:10pm by MamaPam	19	14,707
Did you hold your boy back from Kindergarten for a year? started by Hanbonem (2/2/09 at 9:34am) 1 2 3…7	Haven't read all the responses yet. We're in the same boat.... 1/12/10 at 4:30pm by Rose-Roget	123	14,318
Support for former homeschoolers now public schooling started by The Hidden Life (8/8/09 at 2:35pm) 1 2 3…17	Quote: Originally Posted by aslyn Can I join? After 2 1/2... 1/4/10 at 11:59pm by aslyn	336	13,833
Anyone have a child who didn't like Montessori? started by LeAnnie (6/27/06 at 9:02pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by Music-mommy I'm fascinated with... 4/25/08 at 12:38am by MattBronsil	41	13,782
May yank my twins out of public school - thoughts? BIG UPDATE #137 started by UberMama (10/3/08 at 8:02pm) 1 2 3…9	I am so sorry you have to deal with this. The teacher that... 2/24/09 at 1:15pm by mamadebug	160	13,551
Gesell testing for kindergarten readiness? started by Freeman (2/14/09 at 8:51am) 1 2	Most schools use the Dial/Gessell etc.. entrance exams as... 1/12/12 at 8:44am by jackieomy	21	12,983
what is the difference between waldorf and montessori started by yogabug (6/26/04 at 2:36pm)	The Michael Olaf Montessori site actually has a page... 10/22/06 at 9:04pm by guestmama9911	15	11,264
Great link describing Montessori, Waldorf & Reggio Emilia started by AlohaDeb (9/17/04 at 1:36pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by alisaterry Did you just bump... 11/3/08 at 8:22pm by MattBronsil	0	11,108
The age to start 1st grade ... started by merpk (11/1/02 at 1:50am)	After months and months of aggravating over this issue, you... 11/8/02 at 1:21pm by merpk	12	9,887
Abstinence Only sex "education" started by AtYourCervices (4/19/11 at 8:24am) 1 2 3…12	Wow, finally got through all of the posts! One of my favorite... 4/30/11 at 11:17pm by robin3	220	9,859
Wow, I'm totally freaked out about Waldorf now... started by AlohaDeb (5/7/04 at 8:42pm) 1 2 3…9	Perhaps a better term than dead thread would be a dormant... 7/28/04 at 11:26am by Rhonwyn	170	9,753
Why not home schooling? started by ~threemoons~ (12/26/07 at 2:26am) 1 2 3…6	Quote: Originally Posted by Miss Information I agree. I'm... 5/13/08 at 2:33pm by Kraysmommy	106	9,476
Let's talk pedagogy started by RomanGoddess (3/20/06 at 6:20am) 1 2 3…6	sub 4/28/06 at 10:02pm by OhTheThinks.....	102	8,503
Mean teacher caught on tape started by Heffernhyphen (5/29/08 at 5:24pm) 1 2 3…9	Quote: Originally Posted by be11ydancer I'm sending my... 8/9/08 at 5:18pm by supervee	164	8,431
Lunchtime containers? started by Heavenly (5/7/09 at 11:33pm) 1 2 3…6	bump 9/8/09 at 6:58pm by Pinoikoi	116	8,342
Can you use public Kindy as free daycare? started by cyberfish (5/20/10 at 10:15am) 1 2 3 4 5	Quote: Originally Posted by cyberfish Well, it's going to... 6/13/10 at 4:41pm by ecoteat	93	8,230
former homeschoolers now going to school -- 2nd term started by Linda on the move (1/5/10 at 11:47am) 1 2 3…6	Bumping My daughter passed 1st grade and was promoted to 2nd... 6/20/10 at 12:28pm by SoCaliMommy	100	8,178
Holy cow. If I have to buy all these supplies, why aren't I just homeschooling? started by DoomaYula (6/23/08 at 6:42pm) 1 2 3…8	Quote: Originally Posted by heket Please tell me there... 7/26/08 at 11:48am by TCMoulton	156	8,152
school is done with my explosive child started by janeisabelle (5/19/10 at 10:23am) 1 2 3 4 5	I'm not sure how I ended up in this forum but I read through... 7/6/10 at 11:21am by sierramv	96	7,897
why do you not homeschool? started by meowee (5/15/07 at 11:40am) 1 2 3…9	Closing thread until I have time to review. 5/24/07 at 10:50pm by lauren	173	7,848
repeat kindergarten or move on to 1st grade started by racermom (4/6/04 at 7:21pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by lauren Remember when k-garten... 4/9/06 at 10:45pm by aniT	22	7,743
montessori vs waldorf started by cooper (12/13/04 at 9:46pm)	I'm going to move this over just to the other subforum called... 1/29/05 at 9:25am by lauren	13	7,698
Paying for things at public schools started by PajamaMama (8/12/06 at 9:01am) 1 2 3…11	Our schools NEVER closed for power outages. Never. Oh, and we... 8/23/06 at 10:43pm by bugginsmom	208	7,391
Seeking Research (or Personal Experience) that is Anti-Homeschool started by SaveTheWild (6/21/11 at 10:14pm) 1 2 3…12	Thanks for all the great information. After some thought and... 7/13/11 at 3:50am by lauren	220	7,313
Please tell me about Montessori/Waldorf schools started by mum5 (9/14/04 at 10:18pm)	Here is are two links comparing the Montessori and Waldorf... 6/5/06 at 4:16pm by RomanGoddess	11	7,148
Paying for public school started by annettemarie (8/5/10 at 7:22pm) 1 2 3…7	I always thought kindergarten was free, but we decided to try... 9/19/10 at 10:47pm by Devaskyla	139	6,855
Waldorf vs, Montessori started by peggy (2/5/02 at 11:42am) 1 2	Pulling this up due to new interest from member! 6/27/04 at 8:07am by lauren	25	6,570
Do kids need preschool? started by momtokay (3/28/06 at 4:31pm) 1 2 3	Yup, read that one too and loved it 6/10/06 at 4:15am by AmyMN	44	6,561
seeking advice:changing from Waldorf to Montessori started by raksmama (2/20/05 at 6:08am) 1 2	Glad things are working out. : 11/26/08 at 11:17am by MattBronsil	22	6,518
What is the average age to start reading? started by momtoS (3/4/09 at 12:44pm)	I agree, it's individual. I knew someone whose 7-year old was... 3/6/09 at 2:29pm by SeekingSerenity	8	6,405
Waldorf Doubter's Thread started by Alexander (4/2/02 at 3:38am) 1 2 3 4	I was left handed when I entered public school in 1977 when... 8/24/02 at 2:31am by I Believe in...	66	6,310
Santa visiting class in public school started by LuckyMommaToo (12/16/09 at 9:42pm) 1 2 3…8	I'm pleasantly surprised by how non-Christian-normative my... 12/30/09 at 12:50pm by Penelope	149	6,234
School stuff squicking me out. started by Elyra (8/28/07 at 3:22pm) 1 2 3…9	Quote: Originally Posted by Potty Diva Then let me explain.... 8/31/07 at 8:52am by Elyra	176	6,184
How do I get my 6 y.o. to stop counting with her fingers? started by emilysmama (6/14/10 at 5:04pm) 1 2 3…5	Quote: Originally Posted by Carolinemaths MusicianDad, Yes,... 8/11/10 at 12:31am by MusicianDad	99	6,157
Lunch Ideas.... started by meister31 (7/28/08 at 2:14pm) 1 2 3 4	gotta join in here. my DS age (almost) 7 is in all day 1st... 9/5/08 at 12:08pm by guestmama9904	75	6,072
Kindergarten class size - what would you do? started by ABand3 (8/30/05 at 6:18pm)	Thank you everyone for your replies. We have decided to stay... 9/1/05 at 1:14am by ABand3	9	5,999
Adhd started by Greaseball (8/21/02 at 5:23pm) 1 2 3…7	Nope! There is no "Extreme Obedience Disorder",... 8/4/03 at 12:28pm by Greaseball	139	5,992
Halloween party at school- not OK with me. started by Ruthla (10/17/10 at 3:27pm) 1 2 3…6	Quote: Originally Posted by Linda on the move It's a... 10/25/10 at 7:55pm by candycat	112	5,909
would this be asking too much? started by mommia (3/29/10 at 11:29am) 1 2 3…6	Quote: Originally Posted by Drummer's Wife I guess I just... 4/9/10 at 2:51pm by arihillfarm	108	5,905
school auction theme ideas?? started by joyfulheart (2/28/03 at 12:53am)	Two I have done; Aloha and Alaska ( Two different themes... 4/1/03 at 12:06pm by alexa07	3	5,711
What if a teacher told your DC she was wrong, when really, she was right? started by Mizelenius (9/16/08 at 7:14pm) 1 2 3…7	Quote: Originally Posted by A&A : As an English teacher,... 9/24/08 at 4:11am by MusicianDad	128	5,639
School deleaying - "redshirting". started by BellaClaudia (4/27/10 at 12:29am) 1 2 3 4 5	Quote: Originally Posted by honeybee Also, as far as the... 9/13/10 at 9:23pm by spedteacher30	96	5,629
What is school useful for? started by Dandelionkid (1/25/10 at 9:48pm) 1 2 3…6	Quote: Originally Posted by CatsCradle I understand the... 2/9/10 at 7:19pm by choli	106	5,606
Any other diehard homeschoolers who decided to send their kids to school out there?? started by imbarefoot (8/2/10 at 5:26pm) 1 2 3…6	Quote: Originally Posted by Lisa1970 Someone did tell me... 10/11/10 at 1:55pm by dillonandmara...	100	5,587