Going in to this project I really did not know what to expect. I had heard about the existence of Montessori schools, but never had any exposure to the vastly different approach they have on teaching young children. Being a product of classic public schooling, I was used to always being in a very structured classroom and it was hard to imagine how the whole free-flowing work time and loosely guided schedule would work out. I admit that at first it all seemed a bit idealist to me that students would be able to learn and grow almost solely through peer interaction. However after a few weeks spent at Watts I found myself wishing my parents had sent me to a Montessori Institution. Not only were the students of room 206 learning, their personalities and confidence levels were blooming and they were having fun. Who would have thought a room could be filled with so many smiles, consistently, and still being facilitating actual mental growth and maturation. I even noticed the children being very obviously outgoing and vocal, possessing these characteristics to a much superior level than I did at their age. Now that my time at Watts is done, I am a bit depressed. I really came to enjoy the company of these kids and time spent in the classroom made some dark days brighten up—I am even considering going back to tutor! Watts is a great place full of great kids and I am happy that this project forced me to become involved in the surrounding Durham community.