Sweetpeas---
DS (3 years 10 months) is in his second week of Montessori and so far (fingers crossed), it has been a good match. We noticed right away that the teachers have observed things about his learning styles and areas of strength that his prior preschool teachers never seemed to "get." (The teacher described how our son, who likes to know how things work, was examining the latches on one of the supply cabinets. Instead of scolding him or redirecting him, she watched him and later noted: "When he got his answer, he went back to his work.")
Like you, I'm worried about what happens next, or even what happens if he "outgrows" the Montessori school. We live in a high performing school district, and I worry we'll be told they "enrich" for all children...when right now DS is working at least several years ahead of his chronological age. (I'm trying to take it one step at a time, but it's hard not to worry.)
Any chance you are talking about the Saturday programs at Northwestern Center for Talent Development? We're in the area and planning on getting DS tested once he turns four so we can participate in the Saturdays and summer experiences.
If you happen to be moving to 'burbs of Chicago, feel free to send a PM...maybe we could compare notes!
