You 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 […]
The 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 […]
You 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 […]
Welcome 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 […]
Good Morning! Arriving at Quest each morning, children are greeted with a handshake and a “Good Morning” and walk to their classroom to greet their Lead Teacher and friends. They change into their indoor shoes, hang up jackets, and put away lunch boxes before beginning their day. Particularly in the beginning of the year, this […]
The Quest Day Each morning the children are greeted at the door with a handshake and a “Good Morning!” Generally, students come in, unpack their things, change into their indoor shoes, grab their Work Journals, and begin to plan their day. Lessons with the teachers begin right away and those children who are not in […]