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My ds goes to a Montessori school and his class has kids of ages 2-6 years old. The Montessori system and the school advise to keep the kid in this system until the kid is 6 years old so that the kid can get the complete benefit of being in this system. In the final year, they get the opportunity to exhibit their leadership and nurturing skills when they can guide and help the younger ones and this helps them build their self-confidence and self-esteem. What i see though is that the number of parents who actually do this is very small. Many withdraw the kids from the school when they are ready to start K in a public school (i.e when the kid turns 5). Some parents have told me that they are not sure that the Montessori system is rigorous(in an academic sense and i think they mean pushing the kids) enough for a 5 year old and some are apprehensive about how their kids will adjust to being put in 1st grade to start with in the public school system.
I would like opinions from all of you if you have had some experience or have observed anything regarding this point.
I am currently inclined to give my son the chance to finish his years in this school (and may even consider going Montessori for 1st grade if i find a good school) but i have to clear some issues in my mind so that i can feel comfortable with my decision. That is why i am looking for any experiential sharing here.
Peace & Love!
I would like opinions from all of you if you have had some experience or have observed anything regarding this point.
I am currently inclined to give my son the chance to finish his years in this school (and may even consider going Montessori for 1st grade if i find a good school) but i have to clear some issues in my mind so that i can feel comfortable with my decision. That is why i am looking for any experiential sharing here.
Peace & Love!