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December 11, 2005
For the Montessori-Curious
Shopping for a preschool and curious about Montessori? Wondering what the difference is between the Montessori approach and traditional curriculum? Wondering if Montessori would fit your child's temperment and learning style?
This Thursday, December 15 from 7 to 8 p.m., the public is invited to attend a free Montessori Education Information Session in the District, at 1325 Maryland Ave. NE. Two certified Montessori teachers, Janki Shah and Khalilah McCants from Northeast Stars Montessori Learning Center, will cover the Montessori philosophy and principles like "phasing time" and self-discipline.
For more info or to RSVP, call 202.399.2208 or send email to nestars at verizon dot net.
To find Montessori schools in your neighborhood, use the NAMTA Online School Directory or the national Montessori Connections website.
For basic background on founder Dr. Maria Montessori and the Montessori philosophy of early childhood education, check out the homepage of Montessori International.
For a user-friendly article comparing Montessori to Waldorf, another "alternative" preschool approach, check out this link.
Posted by Sarah at December 11, 2005 8:27 AM.
