montessori vs traditional schooling? (18 mo old)

Hi Emmas

This subject was also discussed a few months back at www.moomie.co.za/index.php?option=com_ku...888&Itemid=82#183762

I'm glad you've actually raised it again as I think there are quite a few more Moomies since then and I am always interested in hearing what people have to say.

I have my 19 month old down at both a traditional and Montessori school at the moment as I am still undecided. He'll start next year though at 2 yrs old.

I don't necessarily think it is a matter of being better rather than following different approaches. At the end of the day it is dependent on the needs of the child. I know some one for example who have 1 child at a montessori and the other at a "traditional" school.

One comment I have is the perception that Montessori don't believe in fantasty and free play. That may well be true for some schools but definitely not for the one I am considering and not according to the literature I have read. They believe that imagination is an absolute necessity for the development of problem solving skills - I really liked that one.

Cute profile pic of your baby

Hi,

Just wanted to get some feedback from moms as to whether the montessori schooling would be better than traditional? Currently looking for a new creche for my 18 mo old and wondering whether to try get her into a montessori school? Is she too young for this? Should I rather just put her into a small, more traditional environment where she would not get the structure but would get more attention etc? Not sure which is the better option for her at this stage. I just want her to be stimulated but to feel happy and loved in her environment.