Over the past four weeks, our Elementary and Middle School students had the privilege of participating in a workshop led by Silvermoon Mars LaRose, Assistant Director of the Tomaquag Museum. Located in Exeter, the Tomaquag Museum is Rhode Island’s only Indigenous-led museum, dedicated to preserving and sharing the cultural heritage of local Indigenous communities, especially […]
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Grace and courtesy begin each morning in Lower Elementary with a personal greeting from the classroom guide, which sets the tone for a day of learning and connection. Students create their daily work plan based on their previous lessons, ongoing project work, and goals they have set with the classroom guide. Some children can make […]
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After-school enrichment programs play a vital role in a child’s development, offering benefits that go beyond academics. These programs provide a safe and structured environment where students can engage in activities that spark new interests, from arts and music to sports and STEAM projects. By encouraging children to explore their passions, enrichment programs boost creativity […]
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The word harmony is an important one for both the artist and the musician. In music, harmony is whenever two or more sounds happen at the same time. In art, it is when two or more colors or shapes exist in the same space. This fall in the Art and Music Specials at Quest, our […]
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The last several weeks have had families with children of all ages creating new routines indoors. For many, these routines are now more tech-heavy than usual, and some parents are grappling with ways to engage children for longer stretches away from tablets and televisions. Here are ten simple activities that can captivate and engage children […]
Read MoreArt Elementary continued their fibers unit this winter. Both classrooms made radial weavings with painted backgrounds, then moved on to sewing projects. Through sewing, students are strengthening fine motor skills while practicing practical life exercises such as threading a needle, completing a stitch, and tying a knot. Lower Elementary students are creating stuffed monsters from […]
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