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Pasadena, CA
Pasadena Progressive Montessori

Two Stars

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents.

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neighborhood: Southeast Pasadena ·  Telephone: (626) 792-4821

General Approach to Learning

Play-based
Play-based with some structure
Predominantly teacher-led instruction
Check Mark Montessori
Waldorf
Co-op
Reggio-Emilia

source: This information was compiled by Savvy Source


Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (2.0) Two Stars
This school has increased my child's:  
Ability to listen and follow directions One Star
Ability to sit still for longer periods of time
One Star
Ability to be a part of a group of children One Star
Self-sufficiency and independence One Star
Awareness of others’ feelings One Star
Cooperation with other children One Star

source: This information was provided by parents

Curriculum and Teaching Approach

PLAY-BASED PLAY-BASED WITH SOME STRUCTURE MOSTLY TEACHER LED NOT FORMALLY IN CURRICULUM CONDUCIVE ENVIRONMENT
Language -
Oral language - - - Not formally part of the curriculum n/a
Nursery rhymes, poems, songs - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - n/a
Storybook reading - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - n/a
Emerging literacy skills - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - n/a
Cognitive Development n/a
Math and number sense - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction -

Yes

Time & space - - - Not formally part of the curriculum

Yes

Sci. reasoning/physical world - - - Not formally part of the curriculum -
Music - - - Not formally part of the curriculum -
Visual arts - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - -
Physical activity Free play - - -

Yes

Other subjects taught n/a

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