tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548254264374196673.post219961684297603885..comments2024-03-07T11:00:55.753-08:00Comments on Happily Ever Parker: Important questions to ask when choosing a play based preschoolHappily Ever Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02196626265238318051noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548254264374196673.post-32942060263435569552018-03-27T03:51:40.923-07:002018-03-27T03:51:40.923-07:00Before visiting the preschool, parents should cont...Before visiting the preschool, parents should contact its licensing agency to inquire about any possible complaints or violations. When visiting the school, ask the teacher or director if they provide references <a href="https://www.dumpsout.com/N10-007-dumps.html" rel="nofollow">N10-007 Dumps</a>. Don't hesitate to ask, as most preschools are happy to share parent references upon request.Emily Stevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05789290037387555417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548254264374196673.post-87316848474939340642017-03-20T04:45:55.492-07:002017-03-20T04:45:55.492-07:00This is so interesting my friend - I had always im...This is so interesting my friend - I had always imagined Montessori to be play-based (as it seems to be that way here in South Africa). Most of our pre-schools in SA are a mixture of the two (play and academics) and it is what we have always known and has always worked for us. SJ's school has just been bought out by a private buyer and they have now changed to PBS and the Reggio-inspired curriculum. It has been quite a change for us and very different and taken some getting used to... <br /><br />A few changes for us are steering away from the plastic and to natural elements and the lack of color or art display in the classrooms. Pre-school for me has always been about fun and color so I have struggled with this a bit. But I love the emphasis on learning through play and the freedom to choose activities although I do think that some guidance is necessary to ensure that children are exposed to everything, not just their likes and strengths.<br /><br />I am so excited for Miss P to start in September, she is going to love it!<br />A great post for those in the same boat!<br />xCaley-Jade Rosenberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03883273703615634549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548254264374196673.post-69323108321092738002017-03-06T06:38:17.748-08:002017-03-06T06:38:17.748-08:00So I totally disagree with PBS categorizing Montes...So I totally disagree with PBS categorizing Montessori as academic. In my opinion it's far from it, and one of the reasons we chose Montessori over an academic school like Challenger. Montessori is about independence and practical life skills. Anyways, totally love these questions! Outside time is so so important! I also love knowing how schools discipline. P is gonna do great next year!Laura Marie Keenanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16284571727310318210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548254264374196673.post-70171549064869256582017-03-05T18:10:52.484-08:002017-03-05T18:10:52.484-08:00These are great tips. It's so helpful for pare...These are great tips. It's so helpful for parents to have these questions on hand when they go on tours, meet potential teachers, etc. -- sometimes it's hard to think of the important questions off the top of your head! My three year old is in a play-based preschool since September (she was 2 years 9 months when she started) two mornings a week and it has been a truly wonderful experience. Your daughter will have a blast. :)The Lucky Lifestylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17949922938685472273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548254264374196673.post-1626914443182250352017-03-03T13:46:42.875-08:002017-03-03T13:46:42.875-08:00We have Clara in a play-based preschool now and LO...We have Clara in a play-based preschool now and LOVE IT. At 2.5 years old I just don't think she needs much academic structure, so I'm thrilled that she spends her days wandering around between indoors and outdoors and learning things about her friends and surroundings. P will love it!Lisa @ Naptime Chaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10661999435893416022noreply@blogger.com