“To let the child do as he likes when he has not yet developed any powers of control is to betray the idea of freedom.” – Maria Montessori One of the more common misconceptions about Montessori education is that we let the children run free to do what they please all the time. It is true that […]
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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 […]
Read MoreYou probably know that encouraging independence is a hallmark of Montessori education and parenting young children. The best way to teach our children to do things for themselves is to create supportive structures in which they can gradually depend on us less and less, particularly toddlers and preschool aged children. At Quest, this is an […]
Read More“We shall walk together on this path of life, for all things are part of the universe and are connected with each other to form one whole unity.” ― Maria Montessori As the school year draws to a close, the tremendous growth and development that occurs in Primary is evident. The oldest children are moving into the […]
Read More“When the child goes out, it is the world itself that offers itself to him. Let us take the child out to show him real things instead of making objects which represent ideas and closing them up in cupboards.” – Dr. Maria Montessori Dr. Montessori was an early proponent of experiential learning and considered the outdoor […]
Read More“The exercises of practical life are formative activities, a work of adaptation to the environment. Such adaptation to the environment and efficient functioning therein is the very essence of a useful education.” Maria Montessori As parents are introduced to Quest, and to the core tenants of Montessori education, we are often asked, “what is practical […]
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