what kids DON'T do well in a Montessori - Page 2

[flyingspaghettimama]

Originally Posted by ramona_quimby

I think he had more confidence in the non-M school, but obviously, it's not the best situation for him. I've got him back in M for the fall and his first day was really rough - crying. My heart is so torn. Should I stick with it in the belief that in the long run, M is good for building his self-confidence? Or is it possible that he just not suited to it?

It could be that he's not suited to this school? Those teachers? The children don't do much for him?

[butternut]

I sympathize with you. That would be very hard if you want something for your child but something is going wrong somewere. I also wonder, could it be the children there or even one or two children whom he doesn't like or has a problem with? or the staff? Sometimes other factors can play a part--how long it takes to get to this school or the food offered or the playground or the noise level, etc. Did he like the other school because there was English offered (I am assuming he in English-speaking)? Did the other school have his friends? Have you observed him at the M-school to get a feel for his days there?
Good luck in figuring this out.