Whoopee shopping for schools?!

Hi Moms ,
Happy new year! Hope you all had a barrel load of fun! So as always everything good must come to and end and with a beautiful new year we have big decisions to make, yes let's go school shopping!

Yes Choosing the right school is the second biggest decision every parent makes, the first one is having the child! Anyway not an easy decision since we might run out of too many choices. The first thing that crosses your mind is how practical it is for your child and for you to attend the school plus the financial affordability. A young child's first steps to prepare them to school starts with pre school , Montessori, nursery or kindergarden right ? So first start with defining all these terms! Confusing added to all the rest of the turmoils.  So here goes....

Pre school is a preparation for the young child to get ready to go to elementary or the big school, this concept started way back in 1779 when parents were not home to teach there kids. This is a method which teachers the child reading and writing. But now progressed in to much developed teaching patterns to suit the 21st century needs. Then the other terms a quick clearing out in your mind, Nursery is a place for kids young as 2 to 4 years and kinder garden is " children's garden "  a word in German again just like nursery to help the child grow, blossom and be fruitful just like a garden! Then Montessori the second name of the creator of the curriculum Dr. Maria Montessori. The distinguish difference in this two syllabus are in MontessoriMethod  each child develops at there own pace.

So what do we choose ? My two cents worth ?! Stick to a place which has a mix curriculum both pre school and Montessori, why ? Cause both methods are necessary. Pre school is the system the child will follow right through there learning process in there life, that is teacher directed learning. As per Montessori Method is designed to bring out the natural potential in your child as crawling, walking and talking! Here's the hitch when the child goes to the " big school " the teacher will have a set curriculum and everyone will have to follow at the same pace. Look for a combination it will help you and Benefit your child.

Good Luck