Kingsley's Summer in the City program is a great opportunity for children ages 3 through 9 to explore Boston, learn, and have fun with new friends. Summer in the City is a five week program, that touches on a number of important themes each week.
Summer in the City: The Best that Boston has to Offer
Feb 27, 2020 11:17:07 AM / by Doug DeMaio posted in Summertime at Kingsley, boston, Kingsley Montessori School, summer camp, engineering, music, art, adventure, summer in boston, summer in the city, summer program
Observing in a Montessori Classroom
Feb 18, 2020 11:38:34 AM / by Doug DeMaio posted in montessori, Montessori School, prepared classroom, kingsley, Kingsley Montessori School, student centered learning, self selected work, student centered
At Kingsley, we regularly invite prospective families, current parents, and educators to observe a normal day in our classrooms. Montessori classrooms operate differently than other types of classrooms, and for some adults this flow might be new. There are a few things that you should be prepared for when planning to observe in Montessori classrooms.
The Kingsley Open House Experience
Jan 10, 2020 10:42:34 AM / by Doug DeMaio posted in montessori, independent school, independent, Kingsley Montessori School, open house
Schools all over the world offer opportunities for families to visit, explore the school, and learn more about curriculum and culture. The Open House model is not new or groundbreaking, but at Kingsley we pride ourselves on delivering an outstanding experience at each Open House event. Our goal is to provide you with an honest, in-depth look at what Kingsley provides, in an efficient, pleasant experience. We strive for our events to be convenient, welcoming, and forthright.
A Brief History of Kingsley Montessori
Nov 14, 2019 9:10:18 AM / by Doug DeMaio posted in boston, back bay, kingsley, Kingsley Montessori School, history
From its humble beginnings as a one room school house, to its current 330-plus enrollment, Kingsley has undergone many changes in it's eventful lifetime!
Class Charters: Promoting Community and Inclusion
Sep 13, 2019 12:30:42 PM / by Doug DeMaio posted in montessori, Kingsley Montessori School, community building, student centered learning
At Kingsley, we believe that our students can, and should, be in charge of their own learning spaces. One of the ways that we promote this is by allowing students to work together with their classmates to create their Class Charter. Each classroom chooses their own way to approach this task. In every class, students work together and share their ideas to create a charter that describes their ideal learning environment.
History of Writing Activities: Lower Elementary
Feb 28, 2019 11:16:07 AM / by Doug DeMaio posted in prepared classroom, kingsley, Kingsley Montessori School, community building, writing
We love building community through learning and doing. One of the ways we do this is by creating occasions where students work with different teachers or in different classrooms for special projects.
Lower Elementary: Community Meetings
Feb 8, 2019 2:29:45 PM / by Doug DeMaio posted in montessori, elementary, Montessori School, Kingsley Montessori School, community building
One of the ways that we build an accepting and supportive community at Kingsley is when our students host Community Meetings with other grade levels. Our Lower Elementary students regularly host Community Meetings with our entire Elementary division—Upper Elementary students, other Lower Elementary students, teachers, staff members, and guests.
Montessori: Student-Centered Learning
Jan 30, 2019 10:07:20 AM / by Doug DeMaio posted in montessori, Montessori School, Kingsley Montessori School, student centered learning, self selected work, student centered
One idea that underpins the Montessori philosophy, is that education must be student-centered. Maria Montessori is famously quoted, advising educators to "follow the child." Allow the child to determine the path of their education—with the necessary support.
Early Childhood Montessori Assessment
Jan 24, 2019 1:23:04 PM / by Kate Kausch posted in montessori, toddler, preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, kingsley, Kingsley Montessori School, assessment, testing
In the Early Childhood Division here at Kingsley Montessori School, our approach to assessment depends on a thoughtfully prepared classroom environment, and formative observations by teachers throughout each day. This results in detailed record-keeping, which informs everything from what lessons to present and which classroom materials to emphasize, to how to approach goal-setting and progress reports.
Montessori: Self-Selected Work
Dec 4, 2018 10:25:03 AM / by Doug DeMaio posted in montessori, Montessori School, Kingsley Montessori School
In the Montessori classroom, students engage in independent work blocks. During these work blocks, students consult their learning plans, select the work they need, prepare their environment, and get to work. This level of independence and motivation begins at an early age for Montessori students.