tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2071975121558899968.post871915770627826088..comments2024-03-20T13:00:24.272-07:00Comments on The Ferrie Girls: Preschool. To go, or not to go. That is the question.Stephhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05002937604723118447noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2071975121558899968.post-43084594845401209392010-02-04T11:47:23.736-08:002010-02-04T11:47:23.736-08:00I wish we had a Montessori school that was a bit c...I wish we had a Montessori school that was a bit closer to our house. We don't want an academic program as I think Mairead would be way bored by Kindergarten. Are you going to continue homeschooling straight through, or start them in school at some point?Stephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05002937604723118447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2071975121558899968.post-51367127821733656682010-02-03T19:04:46.030-08:002010-02-03T19:04:46.030-08:00This is one of many big decisions we will face my ...This is one of many big decisions we will face my friend. I know we come face to face with it each year. Chiara will be old enough for Kindergarten next year....I can't believe that.<br />It sounds to me like you are evaluating this from all angles. Preschool can be a day care or an early start on academics and of course everything in between. I do love Montessori, but it is certainly not for all kids. <br />When I read what you wrote it said "I love my kids" and that is most important.The D'Amato Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17914473605897795090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2071975121558899968.post-81010592086505285092010-02-03T15:11:20.663-08:002010-02-03T15:11:20.663-08:00The main driving reason we sent Aiden at age 2 (th...The main driving reason we sent Aiden at age 2 (though he was 3 one month into it) and are sending Nathan next school year at age 2 1/2 is that they were/are incredibly ready. If they weren't ready, I wouldn't do it and will tell any parent the same thing. Why push it if they are perfectly happy being at home? The cost is a big factor as to why I'm working a part time job right now, and it can be a deal breaker for a lot of parents who are considering preschool. I will tell you that the fantastic thing about the preschool we chose was that on non-rainy days, they spend 75% of it outside - running, playing, nature walks, etc. And when they do spend time inside, it's singing, dancing, and science exploration (water tables, sand tables, mixing paints). I hope that you guys are able to find the perfect fit for Mairead. I know a lot of people who search for months and months before they find one that feels right to their family.C. M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17286985422481489928noreply@blogger.com