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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Kindness, grace, and courtesy can fundamentally change every human interaction, yet these traits are rarely taught or practiced in school settings anymore. Because modern day education now consists of students struggling to master information for a test, children are rarely given time to interact with their peers and teachers without the shadow of pressure and […]
Read MoreYou may or may not already know, but Montessori schools discourage the introduction of fantasy to young children (children under the ages of 5 or 6). This means we do not use play kitchens, have a dress-up area in the classroom, or rely on books with dragons and fairies. Because of this, some people hold […]
Read MoreThe Quest day has a real rhythm for each of the program levels. Over the last several weeks we have painted a picture of the Quest Montessori Day in the classroom. One of the components of Elementary and Middle School is the special programming that happens throughout the week: Art, Music, Spanish, Theatre and Physical […]
Read MoreYou made the decision to enroll your child in a Montessori school and you couldn’t be happier. You see the benefits, you relish in the joy your child has for learning, and you know you made the right choice. But for whatever reason, you may hesitate to share this with other parents. Why do families […]
Read MoreWelcome Each day begins with acts of grace and courtesy. Students are greeted individually by the lead teacher as they enter the classroom with eye contact, a handshake, and a “good morning, how are you today?” Children then take out their learning journals and begin planning their days. A first year student, making that transition […]
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