Global Education, The Montessori Philosophy
At School in the Hills, we believe in providing a holistic education that focuses on the development of the whole child. This includes nurturing their social and cultural understanding. To achieve this, we incorporate holidays into our curriculum, which creates opportunities for our students to learn about different cultures, traditions, and beliefs. By doing so, […]
The Benefits of Montessori Mixed-Aged Classrooms
Montessori education is well-known for its unique approach to age groupings within a classroom, referred to as the three-year cycle. At School in the Hills, we offer an authentic Montessori experience by following this approach with age-groupings including toddler, primary, lower elementary, and upper elementary. This innovative age grouping is a key aspect of the […]
Phonemic Awareness, reading the School in the Hills way
At School in the Hills, we take a comprehensive and individualized approach to teaching reading, recognizing that each child learns at their own pace and has unique strengths and needs. The beauty of Montessori lies in its thoughtful and systematic approach to fostering literacy skills, which encompasses various stages and materials to support children’s development. […]
School in the Hills’ Spiral Curriculum, An Educational Approach for Life.
The spiral curriculum is an educational approach that emphasizes revisiting and building upon previously learned concepts and skills over time.
Why Cosmic Curriculum?
Cosmic curriculum is a term used in Montessori education to describe a comprehensive and integrated approach to learning, and is taught as part of School in the Hills spiral curriculum.