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What’s Happening in Upper Elementary?

January 24, 2020

Happy New Year! After returning from a winter break, Upper Elementary picked up right where they left off in the classroom. Children were excited to return to school to finish up the final details on projects they’d been working on or were ready to present their work to their peers. Here’s a glimpse of what’s […]

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On the Topic of Toileting

January 23, 2020

by Catherine McTamaney, Ed.D. Throw away the M&M’s! Or, at least hide them in the cabinet to enjoy. Helping your child to master the toilet doesn’t require candy, stickers and rewards. Children have a natural desire to care for their bodies. Toileting can be a tool for independence learned as easily and painlessly as any other […]

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The "Practical Life" of the Montessori Toddler

The “Practical Life” of the Montessori Toddler

January 16, 2020

Practical Life activities are the activities of everyday life and they are involved  in all aspects of life. The child observes these activities in the environment and gains knowledge through the real experience of how to accomplish life skills in a purposeful way. – Heidi Philipart In the Toddler Room children are very busy, especially with the […]

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Montessori Basics: What is ‘Practical Life’?

January 14, 2020

As Montessorians we believe education is more than just academics.  We aim to nurture not only the intellect, but the development of the whole child in an effort to prepare them for all aspects of life. Practical life in Montessori begins early; you will find these activities intentionally woven into both toddler (see this weeks […]

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What’s Happening in Middle School?

January 9, 2020

The Middle School program at Quest provides an academically-challenging learning community where students navigate the early adolescent years in a nurturing, respectful, and inspiring educational setting. Students benefit from an outstanding Montessori tradition, an appropriately challenging academic course load, rich and kind social environment, complete with curriculum-based outings, and guest speakers. Here is what our […]

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