New Montessori mamas...how's it going? - Page 2

[flyingspaghettimama]

I hear you. I really like this year's teacher, but I'm a little concerned about a possible next year teacher (next level up) for the same reasons you've stated. And they've got them for 3 years! I think sometimes the teachers can seem different to us than to the children; but if you observe you can see what you think in the classroom situation. But yeah, I hear you...if I wouldn't want to spend 10 months with a habitually grouchy person, why would my child...

But I think the child's feelings are fairly important too - ask if they like them or not. My kid has always been very upfront about her feelings about her teachers...

[Veloute]

My dd (3 1/2) is going 5 days a week 830-1200. She loves it! She is very social (only starting at about 3 years though) and loves her "lessons". I was worried, too, since this is the first time I've left her somewhere, but it has been harder on me! It's too quiet at home! I didn't even get a good bye kiss and hug the first day

We also really like the teachers. This is the first year for this school--it's a new one. The location is temporary (next to a bunch of offices, but there is fenced in outdoor space), but they are doing a great job with the space that we have.

She's in it for 3 years if all goes well and then I don't know what we do! There is no more Montessori after that (at least so far). Homeschool?

[Bearsmama]

Hi,
Can anyone direct me to a thread I *think* that discussed good questions for the first parent/teacher conference? I don't think it was within this particular thread, though. At least I can't find it.
TIA, mamas

[SleeplessMommy]

My DS loves Montessori!

And I love it too :-)

He started 3 weeks ago at 1 hour/day, 5 days a week. And is now up to 2 hours a day. I bring some little projects and hang out in the parking lot. "quiet time" for mommy. Or I go to the hardware store and get something I need. He is doing dry pouring, map of world, puff balls, etc. Though he really wants to learn how to drive a bulldozer. He asked me last week: "Mommy, why don't we have 3 legs?" I said ask your teacher! He has been asking for cleaning equipment (dustpan, sponge, etc) and dusting the walls here. And doing sandpaper letters at school. He is 2 3/4.
We are very happy with the school so far. Now I don't want him to go to public elementary! The cost of Montessori will be another parental $acrifice for education! It will be worth it I think. Its important to us that he not be bored at school I think Montessori is the way to go.

[Bearsmama]

Duh. I found it. Thanks. Now you all can get back to the real conversation at hand!