A Parent's Testimonial- Problems are often punished at MMS

I think prospective parents should know that MMS is in someways academically strong, but in most ways not Montessori. Montessori believed in developing the "whole-child", meaning both intellectually and socio-emotionally. A child simply can't develop the latter in an environment where the virtues of kindness and understanding are frequently absent. I think the sterile and stoic atmosphere does stem from the school's leadership, which permeates staff and ultimately the classrooms with the children. I have noted that many children's feelings are often ignored and discouraged, particularly if they interfere with the academic agenda. This deeply impacts children's abilities to learn how to cope and problem-solve their diverse emotional experiences. Montessori envisioned that these problems be addressed and resolved within the social environment. Unfortunately problems are often punished at MMS rather than discussed in a solution-oriented fashion where real learning can happen, or so that a child might acquire the tools to make a different choice the next time. It's safe to say that MMS has abandoned several core-principles of Montessori in favor of academics- a true sacrifice, I think.

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