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作者: Jayelle 時間: 14-9-4 21:54 標題: 有冇讀Montessori school家長

分享下，我女剛返full time nursery，學校係casa dei bambini，我諗冇咩人識，因為學校好少hk人家庭

，不過校長真係好nice, 有passion又well experienced，阿女返得開心，可以放下心頭大石，感恩

大家點喺屋企reinforce Montessori environment？姐姐偏縱我女，頭痛

作者: Mimichan0031 時間: 14-9-5 19:08 標題: 回覆：Jayelle 的帖子

請問是否上環上課?
I also want to apply Pn for my baby who is small b, is the interview of PN class difficult?

作者: gatochat 時間: 14-9-5 23:05

Read Absorbent Mind by Maria Montessori, then you will have a better understanding of the Montessori philosophy.

作者: happyhealthymin 時間: 14-9-6 00:59 標題: 引用：Read+Absorbent+Mind+by+Maria+Montessori,

原帖由 gatochat 於 14-09-05 發表
Read Absorbent Mind by Maria Montessori, then you will have a better understanding of the Montessori ...

Has you child been through any montessori school? how do you find it?

作者: gatochat 時間: 14-9-6 22:10

I'm a Montessori Teacher so my son was in a montessori kindy until our move here. The Montessori kindies are too far from where we live now.

I believe in a Montessori education, and although my son is no longer in a Montessori school, I continue to provide a Montessori environment for him at home.

作者: Jayelle 時間: 14-9-7 19:22 標題: 引用：請問是否上環上課? I+also+want+to+apply+P

原帖由 Mimichan0031 於 14-09-05 發表
請問是否上環上課?
I also want to apply Pn for my baby who is small b, is the interview of PN class d ...

In between Sai ying pun and shek tong tsui, Montessori class doesn't have grades, only play group (from walking well to 2.5-3yrs) and regular classes for mixed ages children (2.5-6yrs)

How old is your kid now?

作者: Jayelle 時間: 14-9-7 19:33 標題: 引用：Read+Absorbent+Mind+by+Maria+Montessori,

原帖由 gatochat 於 14-09-05 發表
Read Absorbent Mind by Maria Montessori, then you will have a better understanding of the Montessori ...

The school have sent us a parent guide, still reading, many pages

作者: Mimichan0031 時間: 14-9-8 01:07 標題: 回覆：Jayelle 的帖子

My bb is 11 months now， is your daughter school same as IMS？

作者: Jayelle 時間: 14-9-8 09:04 標題: 引用：My+bb+is+11+months+now，+is+your+daughte

原帖由 Mimichan0031 於 14-09-08 發表
My bb is 11 months now， is your daughter school same as IMS？

If she can walk well, then she can be in the playgroup(infant community) accompanied with you. Ims and my daughter's school are two different schools, both adopting Montessori system. I heard the other one is good too, but not near to my flat. I think you can choose the nearest one

作者: GabGabGab 時間: 14-9-9 12:12 標題: 引用：分享下，我女剛返full+time+nursery，學校

原帖由 Jayelle 於 14-09-04 發表
分享下，我女剛返full time nursery，學校係casa dei bambini，我諗冇咩人識，因為學校好少hk人家庭 ...

有別於其他教育法，家庭支持係montessori 教育是很重要的。所以每間認真既學校都會幫家長同helper明白同實踐家中montessori education.

作者: GabGabGab 時間: 14-9-9 13:12 標題: 引用：My+bb+is+11+months+now，+is+your+daughte

原帖由 Mimichan0031 於 14-09-08 發表
My bb is 11 months now， is your daughter school same as IMS？

Discovery Montessori School (in sheung wan) is also good.

作者: happyhealthymin 時間: 14-9-9 13:46 標題: 引用：Quote:原帖由+Mimichan0031+於+14-09-08+發

原帖由 GabGabGab 於 14-09-09 發表
Discovery Montessori School (in sheung wan) is also good.

Is your child studying in a montessori school? could you share your experience? many thanks.

作者: Jayelle 時間: 14-9-10 11:57 標題: 引用：Quote:原帖由+Jayelle+於+14-09-04+發表分

原帖由 GabGabGab 於 14-09-09 發表
有別於其他教育法，家庭支持係montessori 教育是很重要的。所以每間認真既學校都會幫家長同helper明白同實 ...

有workshop ar，我同老公會上，不過姐姐我覺得麻麻地，心大心細想換佢，唔會比佢上住

作者: naqqbaby 時間: 14-9-10 17:45

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My daughter attended this school - Discovery Montessori School (Central) last year, I really love their training in discipline, she can fold up the clothes by herself when she was 2 + 3mths!!!

作者: Mimichan0031 時間: 14-9-10 23:25 標題: 回覆：Jayelle 的帖子

想請問Montessori method 在家庭上要怎支持? 是否很影響成效?

作者: fifipanda 時間: 14-9-11 13:19

My son had been attending Discovery Montessori School and we loved it, but their time table for 18+ months doesn't fit us, so we can't continue anymore. I am looking for a Montessori school in Kowloon. Did a lot of research, but doesn't seem to have any schools with good reference on Kowloon side.... Any recommendation?

作者: GabGabGab 時間: 14-9-12 01:15 標題: 回覆：Jayelle 的帖子

加油呵，千其唔好比姐姐仲小朋友。

作者: GabGabGab 時間: 14-9-12 01:24 標題: 引用：想請問Montessori+method+在家庭上要怎支持

原帖由 Mimichan0031 於 14-09-10 發表
想請問Montessori method 在家庭上要怎支持? 是否很影響成效?

I am not an expert but family support is definitely essential. To my understanding, family support doesn't mean to repeat those school work or montessori exercise at home, it means to provide an enviroment which encouraging their independence and allowing your kids to build up self confidence through daily activities such as taking care of themselves.

作者: GabGabGab 時間: 14-9-12 11:29

This outlines Montessori education and hope it helps.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Obo95qqoj1U

作者: Jayelle 時間: 14-9-12 11:31 標題: 引用：My+son+had+been+attending+Discovery+Mont

原帖由 fifipanda 於 14-09-11 發表
My son had been attending Discovery Montessori School and we loved it, but their time table for 18+ ...

Heard 兒童無限is good

作者: leekitha 時間: 14-9-19 09:33

Did anyone know are there any normal P.1 program provided in Central? if any, how much for monthly fee? Thanks a lot

作者: GabGabGab 時間: 14-9-19 18:21

IMS Information Session, September 25, 2014

Time:  11:00 am to 12:15 am (Session B)

Venue: The International Montessori School Stanley Campus,
Phase III, Ma Hang Estate, Stanley (off Stanley Plaza), Hong Kong
赤柱馬坑邨第三期 (赤柱廣場旁)

Registration:http://www.montessori.edu.hk/834/

作者: jolalee 時間: 14-9-19 23:47

fifipanda 發表於 14-9-11 13:19
I am looking for a Montessori school in Kowloon ...

I heard that Best Concept on the Kowloon side is pretty good. Mandarin run as well which is great.

作者: jolalee 時間: 14-9-20 00:28

Jayelle 發表於 14-9-4 21:54
分享下，我女剛返full time nursery，學校係casa dei bambini...
大家點喺屋企reinforce Montessori environment？姐姐偏縱我女，頭痛

I've visited casa dei bambini when i was pregnant with my son and yes, it was an impressive Montessori school and Joanna is an amazing lady. Would've joined if we live closer. We ended up choosing Discovery Montessori School in DB (since it's the closest one to us) and we had no regrets whatsoever (although my son is now older and has moved on). My friend's son had been in CDB before they move to BJ, and he developed quite well while he was there. Do take note that Joanna is quite Spartan in her approach, even to the parents, so do expect the occasional scold, "DON'T put a jacket on your daughter! Let her develop her immune system!" (This really happened, after the kid sneezed and a parent was putting a jacket on her) Depending on how a parent look at it, this could be good.

What are your plans after CDB? (which goes up to age 6) Would you consider IMS as a continuation of the Montessori education, or will you opt for mainstream IS? How's the Mandarin program in CDB? (During my time i heard she was hiring Mandarin teachers)

My son was basically Montessori bred until recently when we switched back to mainstream. We still hang the towels where he could reach it and expect him to wash up, dress up and somewhat make the bed himself at age 3.5 (recently he can button his own shirt). He pour his own juice and put his (breakable) dishes away himself after every meal since age 2.5, and recently made (very loose) sushi [cut the cucumber, spread the rice on the seaweed, rolled it up and cut the sushi roll with a real knife] (not yet age 4).

For my helper, i always emphasized two key points:
1. Do not do anything for him which he can (more or less) do himself.
2. If she missed doing something, she can always go back to doing it (say cleaning a table); but if you over do something, there is no turning back!! (cleaned the table when the kids was supposed to clean up their own mess; it'd be ridiculous to mess up the table again so that the kid can clean it, and that won't be his own mess anymore anyhow)

Let your helper know you understand it is faster and easier for the grown up to it themselves, and appreciate that it is a much harder job by letting/training the child to be independent. (Many helpers are afraid that if they don't do everything for the child then they are not doing their job) Compliment HER as well when the child can finally do something independently (my helper let my son button his own shirt and actually made it into a game too! I beamed at her and said great job! to them both).

My helper was not always like this though. When my son was two years old, my husband and i took at 4-day trip away to celebrate our big anniversary. When i returned (after JUST 4 days), he suddenly could not feed himself or put on his own shoes (which he previously was able to do independently). I find that it is much harder to train a helper than a child, but if that turns out to be successful (after many repetition, reassessment, communication, strategies), the benefit is immense for the family. Of course, you must decide first if the helper is trainable in that sense, and if you are willing to put in that effort. All in all, this is possible, so keep at it and good luck with your existing / new helper!!

作者: happyhealthymin 時間: 14-9-22 13:28

jolalee 發表於 14-9-20 00:28
I've visited casa dei bambini when i was pregnant with my son and yes, it was an impressive Montesso ...

i would like ask for your or other parents' perception of the difference between mainstresm IS and montessori IS. For me I find the followings: 1) mainstream IS has more group activities. 2) mainstream IS has a relatively more structured schedule. e.g. free play at 9am, circle time at 9:30, guided play at 10, snack time at 10:30, etc. whereas montessori students are expected to choose their own work and work on their own as long as they want. teachers lead the whole clasd less often. 3) montessori emphasizes independence, self motivation, life long learner. most of the mainstream IS pursuit the same missions and students turn out to be like that. 4) montessori uses specificmaterials to teach academic things. mainstream IS follow different cirrirulums and can achieve the same academic standar. 5) montessori is well know for his attention training beacuse the students are expected to engage in a task for a period of time. but for a normally developing child attention does not need special training. 6) montessori pretend play is not encouraged. it requires a kid to manipulate a certain item is a certain strict way. does not encourage imagination. mainstream IS greatly encourages pretend play which is a very important developmental milestone. 7) most mainstream IS offer a variety of after school activities including sports and music teams. IMS the most established montessori school in HK offersvery limited after school activities.

作者: jolalee 時間: 14-9-22 18:01

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[sorry about the previous large font size; just switched to a new phone. no idea why it did it...]

You have some good insights in comparing the systems. Here's my take on the points you made above:

1) yes, Montessori has more individual 'work' time, much like how most grown ups work (at least used to work before we are so connected)

2) Montessori KG students has up to 3 hours of uninterrupted work slots. They take their own snack break as the child see fit, and continue to work afterwards. Montessori research has shown that students would experience a long period of constructive concentration thereafter, and learn a lot in the process. The teacher would go around the class and direct the students in accordance to what benefits the individual child.

3) Montessori emphasizes independence, self motivation, life long learner. The IB program pursuit similar missions, using methods based on the latest research on child development.

4) every education system uses slightly different methods: Montessori has more physically constructed materials/tools catered for early childhood, UK and traditional mainstream schools rely more on textbooks whereas IB do away with text book and has a much more fluid (and often hard to track) approach. In the end, all IS produce independent open-minded kids.

5) "for a normally developing child attention does not need special training". I must disagree with you on that. What children do on a regular basis does effect their neural & habitual development, otherwise the American pediatric society would not recommend kids under age2 should have 0hour of daily screen time, and that experts advise limited TV exposure for children under age 5. Part of the reason for such warnings are due to young kids who watch a lot of TV does have a lower concentration span (amongst other things). Children who are allowed to work without interruptions every 1/2 hour would probably learn to solve problems on their own, stay focused, amongst other benefits.

6) "In Montessori pretend play is not encouraged". I think this is true, and played an interesting role when I picked Montessori education for my boy. Like me, my son turned out to be quite a creative kid with a huge imagination. What Montessori lacked we more than made up after class with our crazy pretend plays & wacky inventions. After I switched him over to a through-train school, which happens to be full-IB, he was likes fish in water. I miss the stronger discipline & serious learning back then though (in Montessori he learned words like "primary & secondary colors", now in IB he learned "jolly & groovy". sigh!)

7) "IMS the most established Montessori school in HK offers very limited after school activities." This is probably due to the lack of space IMS previously experienced. With their new Stanley campus I am sure this will change.

Although many families like mine and yours end up going mainstream after a short stay at Montessori, we must not undermine its effectiveness and uniqueness in early childhood development. It is no coincidence that the Montessori method withstood the test of time and continues to thrive for over a century ;) There are methods and ideals that Montessori held onto which cannot be replaced in mainstream schools, even IB. In certain ways i find IB & Montessori are similar, esp in philosophy, but in execution they are the complete opposite.

作者: GabGabGab 時間: 14-9-22 21:16

Here is a clip of Tim Seldin, President of the Montessori Foundation. He explains Montessiori education in a bigger picture.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hW7JgQHHVJc

作者: happyhealthymin 時間: 14-9-22 21:48 標題: 引用：Here+is+a+clip+of+Tim+Seldin,+President+

原帖由 GabGabGab 於 14-09-22 發表
Here is a clip of Tim Seldin, President of the Montessori Foundation. He explains Montessiori educa ...

I also watched it before. The philosophy sounds attractive.

作者: happyhealthymin 時間: 14-9-23 21:43 標題: 引用：+本帖最後由+jolalee+於+14-9-23+08:01+編

原帖由 jolalee 於 14-09-22 發表
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Hi. Jola. Could you elaborate more on the complete different execuations of the similar philosophies between IB and montessori? My experience with IB is very limited. Thnks

作者: jolalee 時間: 14-9-23 23:57

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Both systems strive for independence and self-driven learning. IB also teach individual child in accordance to their own development, much like montessori; at least this is what the school said in terms of the IB approach. In practice, IB has a lot more group interactions and verbal communication. I'd say Montessori is suitable for a kinesitic learner and IB an audio learner (which my son definitely is). Traditional schools (including UK & LS) systems, caters better for visual learners. (You can google on learner type in regards to which category you child falls under).
IB (during early childhood) is play based and they would use a variety of materials to do so. It is so fluid that it can differ greatly from school to school and even teacher to teacher. Montessori, on the other hand uses the same material and methodology throughout, that two classrooms on the opposite ends of the globe can look very similar. (That's why expats who has to move around a lot from country to country prefer montessori; their kids can jump right back in without missing a beat). Anyhow, both systems do have similar end goal in mind; it is a matter of approach,but methodology can often shape a person's habits and even character.

作者: himmamme 時間: 14-9-24 03:09

May I know the chance of entering in IMS primary program? Many thanks!!

作者: jolalee 時間: 14-9-24 10:02

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I think it depends on how much Montessori exposure the child has previously. Since Montessori is most suitable for kids age 3-6, there area number of IMS students moving onto main stream IS by primary, there's be sufficient openings to be filled by Montessori KG students around Hong Kong.
However, if the child cannot pass their interview, I don't think the school would accept the child.

作者: himmamme 時間: 14-9-24 14:37

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Thanks! My kids doesn't have montessori background.

If the chance is too slim, I may not try then.

BTW, no info about the school fee mentioned on their website.??

作者: jolalee 時間: 14-9-24 20:04

http://www.edu-kingdom.com/forum ... 0&highlight=IMS

作者: jolalee 時間: 14-9-29 21:30

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I was notified that you posted, but I do not see you post. How strange!

作者: Jayelle 時間: 14-10-2 19:06 標題: 引用：回覆+Jayelle+的帖子 I+was+notified+that

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I was notified that you posted, but I do not see you post. How strange!

I cannot see my own posts too

作者: wibbyandhubby 時間: 14-10-22 13:50

Hey all

there is a montessori at home hk group on fb, which is form by group of mom some are certified. we can share ideas and experience on that platform. Pls pm me your email if you want to be added.

作者: lui 時間: 14-10-22 15:37 標題: 回覆：himmamme 的帖子

No worry my friend's gal didn't hv that background still got an offer from IMs last year.

作者: lui 時間: 14-10-24 15:14

lui 發表於 14-10-22 15:37
No worry my friend's gal didn't hv that background still got an offer from IMs last year.

She is now 5 years old. She took the offer with CAIS and started school this Sept.

作者: aucarmen 時間: 14-11-8 17:51 標題: 回覆：jolalee 的帖子

Hi jolalee,
As u mentioned Montessori is most suitable for aged 3-6, is this the reason most Montessori student continue their primary education in IS rather staying in Montessori primary ? Understand there is only one Montessori school provide primary education in HK, space is limited . Is there any paper or journal to analysis how Montessori approach affect students above aged 6, how does it different from IB system in higher level of study?

作者: jolalee 時間: 14-11-9 00:45

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Maria Montessori created the approach for kindergarten age children and the observations & methodology applies to this age group as well. She later adapted and modified her appoarch for primary school kids, and the structure of Montessori may not be the most optimum for upper primary kids. Yes, that may be the reason most Montessori student continue their primary education in mainstream IS instead.

Beside IMS, Discovery Montessori school in DBay (DMS-DB) will also provide Montessori primary education in HK starting next year. This means the fight for primary Montessori teachers will become fierce as they are rare, although DMS does train teachers to qualify them (meaning, they may have less Montessori experience).

For papers or journals on how Montessori approach affect students above aged 6, i am sure you can google it. Personally, i do not recommend Montessori high school simply because the approach was not originally made for that and the founder did very little research on high school education. (plus there isn't any in HK anyway).

作者: elmostoney 時間: 14-11-9 01:20

本帖最後由 elmostoney 於 14-11-9 01:31 編輯

Montessori primary is good.  The only problem is teacher availability.  There are significantly less primary Montessori-trained teachers than casa level, and even less in secondary.  In addition, there are more "tools" at casa level so you can easily follow a child's progress.  In primary, much depends on the school and teacher's improvisation.  I feel that there is less reliable systematic material to assess a child.  Personally, I think a Montessori primary teacher needs to be very devoted and driven - much more so than in casa.  BUT as in cases with any schools, your class teacher can make a HUGE difference.

However, with Montessori (esp with IMS as I have made some inquiries), children ARE required to do worksheets or other work.  The teacher would assign work to each child according to his level.  There is usually no specific due date or at least, a span of a few days is given, and theoretically, the teacher would come and check on the child within X number of days. Alternatively, a motivated child may just finish quicker and approach the teacher.  So a less motivated child, imho, is not as suitable to Montessori primary because the teacher is not necessary on your back all the time.  Some children are truly more suitable to traditional schooling where everyone is expected to do more or less the same thing, turning their work in at the same time.

This method benefits a motivated child greatly as he can learn at his own pace.  His interest is sustained and his progress is propelled at great speed.  For most children they still benefit because the teacher teaches in small group and targets the need of every child (in theory).  However, some kids who could care less simply won't find this method their cup of tea.  My daughter is precisely the latter type.  She goes to a regular IS and is quite happy to follow the class progress.

作者: aucarmen 時間: 14-11-9 12:36 標題: 回覆：有冇讀Montessori school家長

Thank you jolalee and elmostoney , your comments are very insightful! My daughter is now 2.5 yrs old, I wonder if she can benefit from Montessori approach, she is energetic, imaginative, caring and love to interactive with ppl. Not much self- directed, non- attentive, may be too small to reveal. A question in my mind what kind of kids can benefit from Montessori methodology most? If my child is not Montessori type , can she be mould / adjust to be one if Montessori can help children reaching their full potential?

作者: elmostoney 時間: 14-11-10 11:42

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A motivated and focused child can benefit most from Montessori. Outgoing personality is a plus. Having said so doesn't mean other children do not benefit, but there are some personalities, imho, just don't suit. My daughter is a prime example. My son, on the other hand, fits Montessori quite well. However, he is too shy (outside of our home) and too focused on his work. We ultimately transferred him to a regular IS, hoping that he would be coaxed out of his anti-social shell.

I have been told that my daughter would fit in the Waldorf style (best fit is Reggio, but there is NO Reggio kindy in HK). Well, I haven't had a chance to try, and I imagine that there would be even less parents willing to give it a go in HK. Montessori, although not a mainstream teaching method accepted in HK, at least provides some academic results. Waldorf is MUCH slower. It's not eveybody's cup of tea. There are 4 Waldorf centers/kindy in HK from what I know (a friend of mine actually operates one), and I have heard some noise about setting up a Waldorf primary.

作者: aucarmen 時間: 14-11-11 14:18 標題: 回覆：elmostoney 的帖子

Thanks elmostoney ! I read some comments from you in other threads, u are very dedicated in finding right schools for ur kids! Greatly appreciate your attitude while the norm in HK is pushing children to "famous one-dragon school"! I am not sure which methodology/curriculum is best fit my daughter , traditional ,IB, Montessori or others as she seems quite adaptive, I think she can easily fit to any school. How did u find out your daughter is best fit Reggio?

作者: elmostoney 時間: 14-11-12 12:03

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當時的montessori pg導師告訴我, 我不信, 因自己喜歡montessori. 後來自己上網睇左個大概.  我個女由2歲開始, 好多人睇得出佢係文科人, 而事實真係.  Reggio比較注重arts development, Montessori 則比較systematic & logical, 即係一般人心目中的學術化好多.  導致當時有講, 冇reggio (因香港人太功利, 唔容得下呢類教育), next best for my daughter is waldorf, 但最後我都冇試.  佢而家係mainstream IS 都ok, 但都係唔鍾意math.

其實多年來, 我個導師講左一句說話, 我一直緊緊記住.  佢話好多家長, 見到小朋友邊科唔好就補邊科, 總之要科科都掂.  佢話點解唔集中, 比小朋友係有興趣方面發展?  等佢用多d時間做一樣佢鍾意嘅事, 會事半功倍.  我唔敢講我完全做得到, 我要求佢唔鍾意嘅主科要學得有個底 (數學同中文), 總之起碼都普普通通, 但佢鍾意嘅就可以做多好多. 太唔鍾意, 又唔係主科嘅 (好似彈琴跳舞呢d), 我根本唔care, 唔學都冇所謂.  唔洗十八般舞藝, 因為孩子最後的興趣也好, 搵食工具也好, 都唔會係樣樣皆能.

如果你相信MONTESSORI, 請不要讓孩子看電視. 我個大女8.5歲, 到而家都好少好少睇電視 (一星期有時連一次都未必有), 所以佢非常鍾意睇書, 天文地埋歷史小說物都睇.

作者: oliviakiki 時間: 14-11-20 23:42 標題: 回覆：有冇讀Montessori school家長

I wanna know how would you choose between IMS and St Catherine? Seems like they both outstanding and has its advantage.

作者: jolalee 時間: 14-11-21 07:59

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"我個導師講: 佢話好多家長, 見到小朋友邊科唔好就補邊科, 總之要科科都掂. 佢話點解唔集中, 比小朋友係有興趣方面發展? 等佢用多d時間做一樣佢鍾意嘅事, 會事半功倍....我要求佢唔鍾意嘅主科要學得有個底 (數學同中文), 總之起碼都普普通通, 但佢鍾意嘅就可以做多好多."
It is important to find one's own passion and strengths, but it is also true that for a student to get somewhere, his core subjects has to have at least a passing grade. I know another Montessori mom with two kids (12 years of age apart) who regrets not giving her son foundation in mathematics when he was young. He is now struggling in high school although his other subjects are doing well, as it'd very likely affect his chances for University entrance. (Whether a child really need to go to college in order to succeed, of course, is another subject of debate) The mom is now giving her kindergarten age daughter extra math tuition due to her experience with her elder son, and the little girl is quite well rounded. I agree with you, 就算唔鍾意嘅主科，起碼要學得有個底. Depending on the Montessori teacher a student has, if the child is not self-motivated in all subjects, it is possible for the child to slack off in some areas.

As to whether to find an education system to suit the child's strengths or to complement his weaknesses, that has always been the biggest question in my mind. Thank you for your vote of confidence in the "strength" pool, because that's what i chose to do in the end as well. We ended up choosing a full IB school, since my son is an audio learner and i find that the IB program suits his character and learning style better. Not sure if i should give him any math tuition yet though...

"如果你相信MONTESSORI, 請不要讓孩子看電視. 我個大女8.5歲, 到而家都好少好少睇電視 (一星期有時連一次都未必有), 所以佢非常鍾意睇書, 天文地埋歷史小說物都睇."
I think it's not only Montessori that say so. Many studies has shown too much screen time has negative effects on children. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dbtg5w87yU&feature=share My son too has very little screen exposure, and being a boy he spends his time making models, playing with legos and playing outdoors a lot instead. It does my kid a world of good :) I hope when he is older he will read more too. At the moment he loves it when i read to him, but would turn away if i ask him to try to figure words out himself :( (age 4)

作者: aucarmen 時間: 14-11-24 00:02 標題: 回覆：jolalee 的帖子

Very true indeed ! Allow kids to excel in strength area, complement their weakness as least to a "pass" level! I hope I can help my daughter to achieve this!

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