As parents, we completely align with Maria Montessori's vision, which is that children naturally want to learn and can do so in a supportive environment, and that sometimes children learn at their own pace. 

Ethan has already shown that he has adapted very well to the Montessori Method at his current preschool, interacting in small groups and learning at his own pace. He has shown himself to be personally goal-oriented. He will often set small goals for himself in consultation with us, both inside and outside of school ("My goal is to ski down a blue run at Whistler this weekend"). We think he would very much enjoy the opportunity to continue on in a Montessori program in his elementary years.