Water is always of high interest in the Montessori Toddler Classroom. A toddler who is learning to wash their hands, how to pour water from a pitcher, or free playing with a variety of tools is also discovering comfort, excitement and ultimately, independence. While it may seem messy at times, the exploration of water is work […]
Read MoreOne of Quest Montessori’s long term traditions is our Winter Gathering on the last day before winter break. There have been many permutations of this event; in the early years we cooked and served breakfast to all of our families, one year we had it off-site in the midst of a snow storm, last year […]
Read MoreThe hand, guided by the intelligence, does a sort of work, carrying out the psychic will. It is as though the child, who previously has received the world through his intelligence, now takes it in his hands. – Maria Montessori From the moment a child enters the Primary environment, they are preparing their hand to […]
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