Get REAL! - S.T.E.A.M.
Education in the 21st century is dependent upon interdisciplinary linkages that highlight
relationships between content areas. These thematic connections allow learners to
understand learning in ways that are multi-layered. The tethering of knowledge is
particularly evident in math, science, technology, and fine arts - STEAM.
The tenants of Montessori provide teachers with the tools to provide children with
learning experiences that are meaningful, applied and engaging. Hands-on, experiential
learning builds independence, creativity, and in-depth understandings of conceptual
relationships across the curriculum.
BOTANY: GERMINATION
Lana Pas
“You can study on cards, but that’s not really the whole process that they get to see.”
MATHEMATICS: HUNDRED BOARD
Teresa Noble
“There are lots of patterns they begin to see in the works that we do.”
MATHEMATICS: TEST TUBE DIVISION
Aron Weiss
“The unique thing about this material, and all of the Montessori math materials, is that it puts a very abstract concept into a very real concrete demonstration.”
MATHEMATICS: MONTESSORI
Laurie Moreno
“The hands on materials really teach the children, help the children to learn themselves those math concepts.”
MUSIC: MOVEMENT
Larry Schanker
“It’s ok to groove to the music we’re listening to.”
MUSIC: TONE BARS
Larry Schanker
“We don’t want them to necessarily say that it’s easy. But we want it to feel like it’s within their grasp to have a mastery of music.”
