The hand, guided by the intelligence, does a sort of work, carrying out the psychic will. It is as though the child, who previously has received the world through his intelligence, now takes it in his hands. – Maria Montessori From the moment a child enters the Primary environment, they are preparing their hand to […]
Read MoreUpper Elementary entered the classroom this week invigorated by the Thanksgiving break, and ready to embark on new challenges! Our Sixth years are diving into the next big phase: the New York City Capstone Trip. Students have selected their area of research and are beginning to construct their presentations by organizing their research information for […]
Read MoreIt’s been a long time, and the girls are finally back! Construction to our campus had the Quest chickens on vacation for a year and now we are happy to have 13 hens back in residence. The chickens will be cared for by Lili, a Middle School student “Chicken Manager” and integrated into the programs […]
Read MoreIn honor of Thanksgiving, we wanted to share a Quest tradition that carries the same spirit: Community Lunch. Four years ago, “Birthday Baking” was started in Lower Elementary. The teachers were looking for another way to align practical life skills such as food shopping, following directions, and working within a budget to support the core […]
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