We're into week 2 of the Montessori Preschool. So far, it seems to be going well. I was most impressed after talking to Brendan's teacher, Miss Terrie, on Friday. She's been in this business for more than 20 years. She said she resisted the Montessori training in the beginning, almost offended that her way of teaching children could be wrong. Now, she believes whole-heartedly that this is the best way to teach children.
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As for teaching Ryan sign language, I realized last week that he is understanding and responding to signs, though he isn't using them yet. I was holding him at home this weekend and asked him if he wanted to eat, while doing the sign. When I pulled my hand away from my mouth, he grabbed and put it right back. He gladly ate after that. Also, he has taken to clapping when I ask and sign if he wants more.
And one more update: Ryan did the sign for more tonight!
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