Eanna's School Options Narrowed

My husband and I finally got to sit down and seriously discuss about Eanna's future schooling. This was after I had the parent-teacher chat at Julia Gabriel, where our little daughter is currently enrolled (EduPlay). The teacher was all praises for Eanna, highlighting her skills: fast learner, has focus, responds well, good social skills, and her good disposition and attitude towards learning while at play. Teacher has recommended that Eanna be enrolled in the last term, of which she is quite confident that the little girl will be recommended for the N2 class this June.

Initially we had two options:

1. Take a break from school then get enrolled in June - teacher felt though that a long break then suddenly schooling is everyday and no parents are present will shock Eanna.
2. Take the last term of Play school then I will home school her for the year. official school to start next year. Besides, Eanna will only turn 3 this September.

To take play school then straight to Preschool was not an option for us. But we'll see.

Now, down to the schools. Though I came from a traditional school (Poveda is still traditional though they have individual learning), I have been researching about progressive schooling. The more I learn about it and experience it during Eanna's play school, the more I am convinced that I prefer the progressive method of teaching.

Again, two options now:

1. Explorations Preschool. What's good is that they have a progressive grade school as well, the Keys Grade school.
2. Julia Gabriel / Clayton Preschool. Advantage is that Eanna knows the people already, plus their facilities re really good.

Though both schools are near our place and tuitions are on the same range (expensive *sigh*), Explorations has the advantage in that it has been operational here for quite some time, while Julia Gabriel will only have their pioneer class this June. It is however classified as an International school.

There are also quite a handful of progressive schools in Manila but unfortunately the ones I know are in the Quezon City area. Husband and I agree that even though the schools there are a bit cheaper, the travel time is just too much and might be taxing for Eanna, considering that classes will be daily.

Anyway, both husband and I are inclined to our second option, with the husband even wanting that I start homeschooling Eanna after her term ends this March instead of enrolling again. Now for next year, I am leaning towards Explorations, while the husband still prefers Julia Gabriel, mainly because of the very good facilities and structure and familiarity.

Now, when it comes to elementary school? Poveda is still an option though I honestly have a growing liking for Keys. But we'll see. We'll cross the bridge when we get there!

Interesting websites on Progressive Method:

• What is a Progressive School / Teacher Tina's Blog
• People For Progressive Education