Can anyone explain the pro and cons of Montessori vs Reggio emelia?

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Each teaching approach is unique. As for its pros and cons, it really depends on your view on education and what you feel is best for your kid. Perhaps, I can share on the differences between Montessori and Reggio Emelia and you might be in a better position to choose a suitable preschool for your kid. Both philosophies aim to teach our kids to be competent, independent learners. The main difference is that for Montessori, learning is dependent on the teacher and the learning environment WHILE Reggio Emelia focuses on relationships that the child has with other children, teacher and the environment and this shapes learning. You can read more on this at: http://sg.theasianparent.com/the-preschool-curriculum-conundrum/ Hopefully, this makes it clearer on the distinctions of each approach - with this in mind, and your child's personality, you would be in a better position to weigh the pros and cons of each approach for your kid :)

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