Classroom Observation
There is no better way to understand the nuances of the Montessori method than
to observe it first-hand. We encourage all parents to share their child's
classroom experience by taking advantage of our one-way windows into the classroom
during the fall and sitting in on a class during the spring. Observation gives
you a better understanding of the rhythm and variety of classroom events and
your child's response to them. You'll see your child's development
first hand and have the opportunity to note behaviors you may wish to discuss
further with the classroom Directress. What's more, you'll develop
a better understanding of Montessori educational practice.
Observation sessions are offered in the Fall and Winter. Please
sign up in advance by scheduling an appointment through the
office. Requests regarding observations on non-scheduled
dates should be made through your child's Directress.
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Conferences provide an excellent opportunity for parents
and teachers to discuss the child's experience at
school. Both parents are encouraged to attend.
Parent-Child, Toddler and Early Childhood conferences are
held twice yearly, once in the Fall and once in the Spring.
Parent Education Sessions
The school offers various opportunities throughout the year
for parents to increase their understanding and appreciation
of the Montessori approach to education, the philosophy
used by the school, and the growth experience of children
age fifteen months to six years. Parents who attend
these sessions have found that they provide an excellent
opportunity to better understand their child's development,
to see what the child does at school, and to discover what
might be done at home to enrich the child's growth
experience.
"Parent's Days" for Toddler & Early
Childhood Programs
Two separate days are set aside for parents and their child
to attend school together. These opportunities give
the children – who may not be able to clearly articulate
what they do at school – a chance to share their RKMS
experience with the important people in their lives. These
parental visits bolster the child's pride and self-esteem
while giving the father or mother a better understanding
of the Montessori philosophy.
