Montessori

Preserving Culture Through Art: Quest Partners with the Tomaquag Museum

Preserving Culture Through Art: Quest Partners with the Tomaquag Museum

December 9, 2024

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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Experience the Wonder of a Day in Lower Elementary

Experience the Wonder of a Day in Lower Elementary

November 20, 2024

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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The Impact of Student-Led Conferences

The Impact of Student-Led Conferences

October 31, 2024

Think back to your school days—how did you feel before parent-teacher conferences? Were you anxious about what your teacher might say? Did you wish to be part of the conversation and share your perspective? Imagine if, instead of listening from the sidelines or hearing secondhand, you had the chance to present your work, reflect on […]

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The Power of Multi-Age Classrooms at Quest Montessori

The Power of Multi-Age Classrooms at Quest Montessori

October 17, 2024

One of the fundamental pillars of an authentic Montessori approach is the multi-age classroom. These multi-age groupings are typically organized over a three-year age span ( 3-6 years – 6-9, years, etc) and offer numerous benefits, fostering a dynamic and inclusive learning environment where students grow together. For younger students, observing and interacting with older […]

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What is Practical Life and Why is it Important?

What is Practical Life and Why is it Important?

September 12, 2024

When observing a Montessori classroom, you may see children preparing fruit for snack, folding laundry, or even making candles. You might ask yourself, “Is there a point to this activity?”, or “Is this helping my child learn?”. The answer to both questions is yes. What you are seeing is called Practical Life, a cornerstone of the Montessori experience, and it lays the foundation for academic learning.

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Quest Montessori Middle School Estuary Field Studies

Middle School Estuary Field Studies

April 23, 2021

Quest Middle School students completed their estuary field studies last week. Students learned about anadromous fish runs, salt marshes, rocky shores, and sandy beaches in the field, and we had great weather for it! Student-led discussions centered around the importance of these habitats to two estuaries: the Narrow River and Narragansett Bay. They also researched […]

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