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Dear Editor: When Barbara Walters interviewed Larry Page and
Sergey Brin, founders of Google, she asked if the fact that their
parents were college professors was a factor behind their success.
They said no, that it was their going to a Montessori school, where
they learned to be self-directed and self-starters. They said their Montessori education allowed them to learn to
think for themselves and gave them freedom to pursue their own
interests.
Here in Lincoln, we are fortunate enough to have a leader in the
Montessori method, Mrs. Bethany Vickers, directing the Montessori
Children's House. My two children attend, and I have seen firsthand
the many benefits of a Montessori education. My kids are eager to go
to school every day and excited about what they will learn next.
They have gained confidence in themselves and their interactions
with others.
The students are allowed freedom to move around, and each
receives one-on-one lessons. New lessons are given as each child
masters skills and is willing to accept new instruction, allowing
each child to advance at his or her own pace. A child is not held
back or left behind based on the abilities and interests of the
group.
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Seeing the children at work is a joy. The children are absorbed in their work, keep everything neat and
orderly, are courteous and respectful to their teachers and each
other, and are so eager to learn.
The Montessori Children's House
accepts students from 3 years old through third grade. I believe
the mixed age group provides learning and leadership opportunities
and benefits both the younger and older children.
The Montessori Children's House in Lincoln is having an open
house on Feb. 1 at 6:30 p.m. for anyone interested in learning
more about this exceptional opportunity for children in the Lincoln
area. I encourage you to come and see for yourself what a Montessori
education is all about.
Lisa Kramer
Lincoln
[Posted
January 18, 2011]
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