Upper Elementary

Diving into Innovation: Quest Robotics and Their Oceanic Adventure

December 18, 2024

Quest Robotics returned with new energy and coaches, and this year’s team—the Quest Chthulus—was ready to make waves! Inspired by this year’s First® Lego® League (FLL) ocean-themed challenge, “Submerged,” students dove into the world of marine exploration and technology.  The 2024 Quest Cthulhus The FLL introduces children to STEM learning and exploration from an early […]

Preserving Culture Through Art: Quest Partners with the Tomaquag Museum

December 9, 2024

Over the past four weeks, our Elementary and Middle School students had the privilege of participating in a workshop led by Silvermoon Mars LaRose, Assistant Director of the Tomaquag Museum. Located in Exeter, the Tomaquag Museum is Rhode Island’s only Indigenous-led museum, dedicated to preserving and sharing the cultural heritage of local Indigenous communities, especially […]

The Power of Multi-Age Classrooms at Quest Montessori

October 17, 2024

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 […]

Nurturing Growth Outside of Academics

October 1, 2024

After-school enrichment programs play a vital role in a child’s development, offering benefits that go beyond academics. These programs provide a safe and structured environment where students can engage in activities that spark new interests, from arts and music to sports and STEAM projects. By encouraging children to explore their passions, enrichment programs boost creativity […]

Montessori Mixed-Age Classrooms

January 28, 2021

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. […]

Learning In-Person in the Upper Elementary Montessori Classroom

January 14, 2021

UE had an exceptional first term and took full advantage of being at school in-person for all but one week of the semester. We were busy! The children came back in September, ready to work and eager to jump back into in-person learning. In addition to their small group lessons in math, geometry, and language, […]