A. Research studies show that Montessori children are well prepared for later life academically, socially, and emotionally. In addition to scoring well on standardized tests, Montessori children are ranked above average on such criteria as following directions, turning in work on time, listening attentively, using basic skills, showing responsibility, asking provocative questions, showing enthusiasm for learning, and adapting to new situations.

A.Montessori methods and exercises are designed to help all children reach their fullest potential at their own unique pace regardless of their learning abilities.

A.The Montessori classroom typically has a balance of boys and girls as well as three ages, such as with the Primary age or Preschool (3, 4 and 5 year olds). Usually, a student remains in the same class for all three years of the cycle. This careful mix allows for social balance and a balanced class atmosphere. As a result, one will find older students teaching the younger ones and helping them to adapt. By keeping a child in the same class, s/he learns from this cycle of growing up, learning from others, teaching others and leading.

A. There are more Montessori programs for ages 2 ½ - 6 than for any other age group, but Montessori is not limited to early childhood. Many infant/toddler programs (ages 2 months to 3 years) exist, as well as elementary (ages 6-12), adolescent (ages 12-15) and even a few Montessori high schools.

A. Montessori children are generally flexible and adjust quite easily to the public school situation. They are generally better students and spend their time in more productive ways because of their self-direction and positive attitude towards learning.

✫There doesn't seem to be any opportunities for pretend play.

✫The materials don't seem to allow children to be creative.

✫Children don't seem to be interacting with another very much.

✫Any help you give me would be appreciated. Thank you very much, BD.

✫(1) When Dr. Montessori opened the first Children's House it was full of pretend play things. The children never played with them as long as they were allowed to do real things - i.e. cooking instead of pretending to cook. It is still true.

✫(2) The materials teach specific things and then the creativity is incredible. Like learning how to handle a good violin and then playing music. It is not considered "creative" to use a violin as a hammer, or a bridge while playing with blocks. We consider it "creative" to learn how to use the violin properly and then create music. The same goes for the materials in a Montessori classroom.

✫(3) There is as much interaction as the children desire, but the tasks are so satisfying that, for these few hours a day, children want to master the challenges offered by them. Then they become happier and kinder—true socialization. Also, since concentration is protected above all, as all "work" is respected, children learn early on not to interrupt someone who is concentrating.

A. Famous people educated at montessori schools:

✫Larry page and sergey brin – founders of google.

✫Jeff bezos – founder of amazon.com.

✫Jacqueline bouvier kennedy onassis – former first lady (john f. Kennedy).

✫Sean ‘p.diddy’ combs – singer.

✫T. Berry brazelton – pediatrician and author.

✫Julia child – author, chef, tv cooking shows.

✫Elizabeth berridge – actress.

✫Kami cotler – actress.

✫Melissa and sarah gilbert – actors.

✫Gabriel garcia marquez – nobel prize winner for literature.

✫Katherine graham – ex-owner of the washington post.

✫Anne frank – author, diarist from world war ii.