[quote author="CK" date=1244603576][quote author="bkshopr" date=1244602607]Before sending your kids to Montessori I would seriously think about it first. The school teaches children based on repetition and memorization on both songs and learning. The one by UCI and Northwood are excellent.
My daughter went there from toddler through Kindergarden. The teaching technique are very verbal, social and interactive. Many children follow the pattern of learning. When she transitioned from Montessori to public school it was a huge adjustment. She was not getting the attention, social interaction, repetition, pattern and drills. For the first 3 years in public school the teachers noted her having mood and personality issues.
Her learning environment was no longer fun and festive like the Montessori setting catered to showing off to parents who pay tuition. It took many years to de-program her that learning is not totally based on repetitive exercise and memorization. Critical and analytical thinking create leadership. She is at the top of her class today and a leader in student council.
Anyone know about the dirty laundry of the founding Montessori family and OC ?</blockquote>
I'm curious, BK. Based on some of your posts, I think your daughter attends Pioneer and from there will be heading off to Beckman? Has she ever expressed to your her views of Beckman? I mean, is she excited about the upcoming programs that school has in store for her? Does she feel like what they offer her will give her the best opportunity for success --- assuming she has started thinking that far into the future? In a nutshell, does she view her next educational step favorably --- or is she plotting ways to attend Troy or Uni or OC Arts HS?
I ask because I think students probably do the best when they are excited about their opportunities, much the way we as adults gravitate toward employers that we feel like are going to make the biggest investment in us, and give us the best future opportunities.</blockquote>
She is currently on level 8 in her piano skill. OC Arts may be a possibility. She would have no problem passing the rigorous talent exam. She can attend any high school of her choice at this point.
