Article originally published online by URI Center for Nonviolence & Peace Studies Under the careful guidance of nonviolence trainer and Quest Montessori teacher Lacy Feely, a passionate group of seventh and eight grade students present a glimpse into the Kingian nonviolence curriculum to parents, students, and community members. This is the second year of the impressive […]
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By Gala Heimer (5th year) & Abigail Blair (6th year) Last spring, a group of Quest’s Elementary teachers were having a discussion about ways of continuing to cultivate the spirit of inquiry in the Upper Elementary classroom. Based on an article from the Institute for Arts Integration and STEAM, they arrived at the idea of […]
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“There should be no pressure, no reward or punishment, no adult deciding when the child should learn to use the potty. The environment is prepared and the child is free to explore and imitate in these natural developmental stages.” (The Joyful Child) One of the largest works of the toddler is that of toileting. The […]
Read More“The work of the adolescent during the period of valorization will shift the plea of the child from “Help me to do it myself” to the plea of “Help me to think for myself.” ~ Dr. Maria Montessori Imagine you are a seventh grade student at Quest… You have had a busy fall adjusting to the new routines and expectations […]
Read MoreYou 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 […]
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