Abner is in his second year of Montessori preschool, and we feel this educational approach is an excellent fit for him.  He loves the hands-on work stations (particularly those involving maps and tools) and practical life activities such as cooking and sewing.  He seems to thrive within the structured environment balancing independent and group work, focused thought and recreation.  Furthermore, the entire family has benefitted from Montessori's lessons on respectful conflict resolution and the simple tools that ease transitions from one activity to another. 
