Montessori Method

I am currently sending my 2 year old son to a Montessori School and intend to continue to do so until he enters Primary One at 6 years of age.

Why?

The Montessori Method takes a Humanistic child-centred approach to early childhood education.  I am impressed by its non-directive method, in which rather than the normal didactic teaching, it focus on facilitating the learning process.  Believing in the child's innate desire to learn, the method mainly involves creating a nurturing environment for the little ones, so that they can learn at their own pace.  I like humanistic approaches in general, as such approaches nurtures the 'whole child' rather than a narrow focus on cognition/academic skills.

For example, the method places quite a significant focus on practical life skills, where for instance it is interesting to watch how my son is able to prepare, eat a simple meal and clean up all by himself (crudely =P) which I previously am not aware that a 2 year old is capable of.

Given the very competitive nature and huge focus on academic stuffs in Singapore , I am very grateful for an opportunity to send my child to something more holistic.  At least until he goes to Primary One =P