HELP! I am having an internal struggle between traditional and montessori schools. My LO will turn 3 in late October. Right now he goes to ''school'' one day a week for three hours. His teachers are sweet, his faces light up when they see my boy, they read stories and sing and my boy enters with glee. It is like an extension of a mother's love! Many traditional preschools tend to have teachers like these, but lack a bit of structure. When I visit Montessori schools, I love that the kids seem so busy and capable. I love that manners and self disciple are taught. But everyone--kids and teachers-- seem so serious. Of course, I've only seen parts of the day, but I feel little kids should have a certain amount of ''joy'' in their day. Do you have any thoughts--pros/cons---from personal experiecne you'd like to share? Thanks so much! confused

Papa of 2 moppets

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I'm a firm believer that it's the student and not the school that makes the educational experience great. Most of my friends' children (and most of us) went to a traditional pre schools and they had a blast learning and making friends anyways. At that age, in mun opinion, children are too young to know the difference between structured and non structured play. Play time is simply play time to them haha. And from what I noticed, pre schoolers in general are always happy and having fun regardless of which school they attend.

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Home Preschooler help i am having an internal struggle between traditional and montessori schools my twins will turn 3 in late october right now they go to school one day a week for three hours their teachers are sweet their faces light up when they see my boys they read stories and sing and my boys enter with glee it is like an extension of a mothers love many traditional preschools tend to have teachers like these but lack a bit of structure when i visit montessori schools i love that the kids