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| Reggio / Waldorf / Forest Kindergarten / Granola / Natural - Learning Methods Providers interested in different learning methods can discuss and share ideas here. MEMBERS ONLY |
Topic Review (Newest First)
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| 12-20-2014 05:53 AM | ||
| Laurel |
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I had envisioned doing it at home also but it wasn't practical. Over the 20 years I did childcare in my home (retired now), I rarely got calls for children 3 and over. Also, when my babies would reach age 3 (when Montessori education would typically start... at least back then) they would leave for 'preschool'. Parents wanted a 'real school' setting. Very disheartening. So I just did home child care with a Montessori-like environment as much as possible. I believe there is Montessori for younger children/toddlers (saw it on youtube) but more adults are needed than in traditional care so it doesn't seem like it would be cost effective. Just some thoughts. I hope it works for you but it wasn't practical to do here. I loved my daycare through the years but if I decided that if I had wanted to stick strictly to Montessori it would have made more sense to get the training and work in or start a Montessori preschool that was not at home. The equipment is extremely expensive as well. Laurel |
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| 12-20-2014 04:00 AM | ||
| Josiegirl |
I don't but sure wish I did!! I've been browsing all over pinterest checking out Reggio inspired classrooms and I think I'm in the love with it!  My problem is that I have lots of toddlers, ages 18 months-3. I can just picture all the well-intentioned materials becoming dangerous.  How does one play with sticks and stones without gouging out eyes or bumps on the head? Maybe my particular group is a bit more energetic than others?
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| 06-09-2014 10:33 AM | ||
| Vanessa_in_Babyland |
Hello Ladies, I have been a nanny for the past year and have decided to start a in-home daycare in the fall. I am still unclear as to if I should be licensed through my state since there are so many options but I do know that I want to maintain my Montessori environment. So far, its been a HUGE success with the kids and the parents love it  . I have been hired at every interview from Care.com. Now I’m ready to make more money, I am thinking full time for at least a few years then back to part time. I have even thought of doing just Monday/Wednesday/ Friday hours for part-time families. So far, I think I might have some luck with that too (I don’t want to get burnt out) . All this to say that I want to get trained in Infant-3yrs Primary class in Montessori philosophy one day. I think it would really bump up my rates and it’s what I LOVE. I also want to incorporate Reggio as well into my environment. Do any of you have a Montessori daycare? Any photos to share your environment? I hope to have my entire downstairs finished basement as our classroom and keep things organized there. Thanks for your input! 
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