https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:24:30 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/daycare-montessori-other-options-advice#post-1806238 Fri, 08 Aug 2014 14:30:37 +0000 Aimed 1806238@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JoyfulKiwi: he doesn't seem unhappy - he is definitely an observer. This may be just my insecurity too as I did not interact with others kids until I was 5 and then had a lot of trouble mixing once I was exposed to other kids as I was so used to adults.<br /> The teachers say that he does interact with the some of the other kids sometimes - like with books etc. but if the kids are being rambunctious he wants no part of it.<br /> I really appreciate your input as a montessori teacher and I suspected that it might go either way like you say. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/daycare-montessori-other-options-advice#post-1806194 Fri, 08 Aug 2014 14:10:01 +0000 JoyfulKiwi 1806194@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Aimed: How many kids are in his class? What about the environment do you feel is "chaotic" (the noise level, activities, amount of kids, etc?) When your husband picks him up, does your son seem unhappy, like he is isolated, or just quiet, like he is observing the others? Do his teachers say he ever interacts with the other children or that he is always by himself?</p> <p>You're right that, at his age, it is very typical to play "alone". Many children also prefer to watch other kids play. I'm teaching in a Montessori preschool program and I think a switch could go either way. A Montessori program will probably respect your child's decisions on how he will interact with the activities and children (e.g., I have a boy that spends 90% of his day observing others' work), as well as what he eats (we are self-serve and only require a small "no thank you" bite). </p> <p>That said, he is still quite young and could mature/come out of his shell/etc in the program he is in now as he gets older. :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/daycare-montessori-other-options-advice#post-1806122 Fri, 08 Aug 2014 13:35:18 +0000 Andrea 1806122@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Aimed: :-) good luck!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/daycare-montessori-other-options-advice#post-1806118 Fri, 08 Aug 2014 13:34:37 +0000 Aimed 1806118@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Andrea: No, I have been waiting a while to see how things go as I know that toddlers often don't interact much until they get a little older, but nothing seems to be changing so I think that is great advice. Perhaps I will make an appointment to talk to the director next week and see if they have suggestions. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/daycare-montessori-other-options-advice#post-1806113 Fri, 08 Aug 2014 13:31:17 +0000 Andrea 1806113@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Aimed: whining is certainly normal! Lol. :-P Have you spoken with your teachers/director about your concerns? Maybe they would have some ideas to help. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/daycare-montessori-other-options-advice#post-1806101 Fri, 08 Aug 2014 13:26:27 +0000 Aimed 1806101@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Andrea: He behaves great, except for whining - but he is 18 months so that comes with the territory! I think I am just worried that he is either overwhelmed by the other kids or just gets lost in the mix. He likes to do his own thing and I am ok with that but I would like him to innteract with other kids a little more and perhaps a less chaotic environment would help that. He love adults and hangs out with the teachers - they love him but I wonder if it is good for him. It's entirely possible that I am overthinking...</p> <p>@looch: That sounds really interesting - I will look for something similar when the weather cools down. He loves to be outdoors! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/daycare-montessori-other-options-advice#post-1806058 Fri, 08 Aug 2014 13:09:55 +0000 looch 1806058@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Another option outside of Montessori is a nature based program. I found something through our local nature center, and it's right up my son's alley. They do daily hikes on the trails, they have a live animal "hospital" in addition to regular activities like crafts, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/daycare-montessori-other-options-advice#post-1806001 Fri, 08 Aug 2014 12:43:11 +0000 Andrea 1806001@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DD was in daycare and the play based environment wasn't working for her. It was too chaotic. I switched her to Montessori and it is very calm there. Her behavior improved a lot so we have been happy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/daycare-montessori-other-options-advice#post-1805917 Fri, 08 Aug 2014 12:05:24 +0000 Myicitygirl 1805917@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Following. Have similar concerns except my sensitive son has been at home with me and will start preschool next month. I worry that a structured, traditional preschool environment may be hard for him, but that in a Montessori environment he will avoid socializing or trying new things. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/daycare-montessori-other-options-advice#post-1805798 Fri, 08 Aug 2014 11:22:38 +0000 Aimed 1805798@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So my LO has been in daycare since April. It's a great facility and really focuses on learnig through fun etc.<br /> However, I have become alittle concerned that my LO is getting a little lost in the shuffle. </p> <p>He is super easy going but he doesn't like loud, chaotic scenes with lots of other kids. I totally get this as I am pretty similar, however, I do want him to be able to mix with other kids a little better than he is but of course I don't want to force it. That said, on many evening when DH goes to pick him up, he says that LO is sitting there on his own which worries me :( </p> <p>Additionally, we have had mega eating problems with LO in that he is beyond fussy and won't eat all day long until he gets home. We have asked daycare to monitor his eating and really report to us how he is doing and they have been decent about that. </p> <p>So all that to say, I wonder if he would do better in a montessori or other (?) environment, I wonder if the more 'independent' environment would encourage him to eat better and socialize better or would it just entrench him in his ways more.</p> <p>Any outside insight would be great!! </p>