“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
Read MoreOne 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 […]
Read MoreThe Quest day has a real rhythm for each of the program levels. Over the last several weeks we have painted a picture of the Quest Montessori Day in the classroom. One of the components of Elementary and Middle School is the special programming that happens throughout the week: Art, Music, Spanish, Theatre and Physical […]
Read MoreEach year, Lower Elementary hosts a Culminating Event to celebrate and showcase the children’s hard work throughout the year. In year’s past, these nights have been centered around our cultural continent studies. This year, we chose to go in a different direction and focus the night on art and the wonderful work that has been done in art […]
Read MoreFor the last several weeks, Quest’s Primary and Lower Elementary classrooms have been immersed in the lifecycle of the great Monarch Butterfly. Each level has spent time observing, reading books, and creating art related to this amazing metamorphosis. Each Primary classroom had caterpillars that were discovered by students outdoors, and placed into small environments. The […]
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