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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
There are many elements that make Montessori education stand apart from more conventional methods. One of the most obvious is our mixed-age classrooms. Rather than grouping children by a single chronological age, our classroom environments encompass children spanning across several ages. We find this method to be a huge benefit. Read on to learn more. […]
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 […]