The Difference Between Montessori School and Playschool

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The Difference Between Montessori School and
Playschool
Are you about to send your child off to
preschool? Wondering what the difference is
between Montessori school and Playschool? As you
probably know, preschool comes before formal
school education, starting with kindergarten.
What you might not know is that schools can
follow several different programs and curricula,
including a playschool program, traditional
curricula or a Montessori preschool
program. There are many pros and cons to each
option, and it comes down to what is best for
your child. During this guide, we will outline
what to expect with a playschool program and a
Tokyo Montessori school program and the
differences between each option
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• The curriculum
• The Montessori program is based on a discovery
  method in which students learn by working with
  different materials and scenarios, rather than
  through direct instructions from the teacher.
  There are four key topics covered in Montessori
  programs, including sense organs, practical life,
  language and math skills. This curriculum
  promotes learning daily living skills, social
  skills, language, math and physical education.
  The children tend to learn at their own pace
  using Montessori equipment that is appropriate
  for their age and stage. Age group rather than
  specific ages define the curriculum. Playschool,
  on the other hand, is an informal nursery group
  that operates only a few hours per day, and the
  teacher sets the curriculum. The program is
  about developing the skills and abilities of
  children with play and help transition them to
  kindergarten. The playschool program encourages
  free play and allows children with decision
  making and problem- solving skills. The
  curriculum includes a lot of arts and crafts,
  dress up, outdoor play and music activities.
• The teaching method
• With the Montessori program, the student is at
  the centre of the learning process, and the
  teacher merely helps guide the learning process.
  With Playschool, the teacher is at the centre of
  the learning process. Students participate with
  the encouragement of the teachers as learning is
  encouraged with tools, games and words.
• The learning method
• With the Montessori program, teachers help
  students complete challenges and gain
  experience in an uninterrupted learning
  environment. The curriculum encourages the child
  to self-correct by spotting their errors with
  feedback from the teacher. The child chooses the
  work on their own and reinforces their learning,
  giving them a sense of autonomy and achievement.
  In Playschool, the curriculum is much more
  structured, and the child is guided through the
  curriculum by the teacher. The play method
  allows them to express themselves before they can
  fully express themselves verbally.

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• The environment
• With the Montessori program, the environment of
  the classroom plays a huge role in the learning
  process. The materials are easily accessible to
  the students, and they are free to work anywhere
  they choose. The materials are multisensory and
  encourage physical exploration. In Playschool,
  the child has an assigned chair and table where
  they work either in groups or on their own. The
  students sit still and listen to the teacher
  during group sessions.
• Both the teaching methods are popular, but the
  Montessori method has an edge as it enables
  learning while the Playschool promotes it.