“To let the child do as he likes when he has not yet developed any powers of control is to betray the idea of freedom.” – Maria Montessori One of the more common misconceptions about Montessori education is that we let the children run free to do what they please all the time. It is true that […]
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Kindness, grace, and courtesy can fundamentally change every human interaction, yet these traits are rarely taught or practiced in school settings anymore. Because modern day education now consists of students struggling to master information for a test, children are rarely given time to interact with their peers and teachers without the shadow of pressure and […]
Read MoreArticle originally published online by URI Center for Nonviolence & Peace Studies Under the careful guidance of nonviolence trainer and Quest Montessori teacher Lacy Feely, a passionate group of seventh and eight grade students present a glimpse into the Kingian nonviolence curriculum to parents, students, and community members. This is the second year of the impressive […]
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By Gala Heimer (5th year) & Abigail Blair (6th year) Last spring, a group of Quest’s Elementary teachers were having a discussion about ways of continuing to cultivate the spirit of inquiry in the Upper Elementary classroom. Based on an article from the Institute for Arts Integration and STEAM, they arrived at the idea of […]
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“There should be no pressure, no reward or punishment, no adult deciding when the child should learn to use the potty. The environment is prepared and the child is free to explore and imitate in these natural developmental stages.” (The Joyful Child) One of the largest works of the toddler is that of toileting. The […]
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