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Creating a Winter Wonderland

December 12, 2019

One of the most lovely things about the arts is their ability to create community. Our children are brought closer as they bond while working on projects together. Showcases, concerts, and exhibitions draw others in simply by being a beautiful reason to gather.  In December, students have an opportunity to use their creative skills to […]

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Narragansett Bay Study

December 5, 2019

Narragansett Bay StudyThe third year students have the opportunity to participate in a yearlong study of the Narragansett Bay and its importance to Rhode Island. We begin the year with an introduction to the geography, physical characteristics, and inhabitants of Narragansett Bay. The children familiarize themselves with a 4’x10’ nautical chart of the bay. They […]

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Quest Montessori and Camp Hazen YMCA

November 25, 2019

In Upper Elementary (UE), children begin taking yearly multi-day class trips which are designed to further develop their skills of independence and bring the children together as a community. These trips are central to our curriculum. The early ones lay the foundation for the more extensive trips in 6th grade and Middle School. During the […]

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Cutting Work

Freedom… within limits

November 21, 2019

“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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Kindness, Grace, and Courtesy: Do They Matter?

Kindness, Grace, and Courtesy: Do They Matter?

November 19, 2019

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 […]

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