Ds starts science and art classes at a very small local private school tomorrow. They are very hands-on and follow some Montessori philosophy, but they do not claim to be Montessori or use that name at all. It's just one day a week, but if we like it we can add other days. He'll go for three hours on Fridays: Art, Science, Recess (playground). We'll see how that goes as well. Knowing my ds, he'll LOVE this just as much as the Montessori school. LOL