The final year of Primary, often referred to as the kindergarten year, is a very special year. Having spent two or three years in the environment, these children are now the leaders of the room. It is easy to identify the kindergarten children, as they are ones working most independently with the greatest concentration. They […]
“If we try to think back to the dim and distant past… what is it that helps us reconstruct those times, and to picture the lives of those who lived in them? It is their art… It is thanks to the hand, the companion of the mind, that civilization has arisen.” —Maria Montessori, The Absorbent Mind
by Catherine McTamaney, Ed.D. Throw away the M&M’s! Or, at least hide them in the cabinet to enjoy. Helping your child to master the toilet doesn’t require candy, stickers and rewards. Children have a natural desire to care for their bodies. Toileting can be a tool for independence learned as easily and painlessly as any other […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]