Nice story...wow wish I could find that! I am going on a tour of a Montessori school tomorrow. My concern with the Montessori approach has to do with letting the kids lead. My kiddo will avoid all the fine motor skill stuff...I have been looking at schools that are a bit more structured and have a daily routine of fine motor incorporated into their activities. My older DD hated pre-school and I just suffered through as the one we were at was the best I could find. This DD does not complain so I am not sure what to make of that. Really liked your story...sounds pleasant.