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, we aim to help children develop empathy, respect, and appreciation for diversity from a young age.
Our approach to celebrating holidays is inclusive, as we aim to promote acceptance and respect for all cultures and religions. Through this approach, we teach children to embrace differences in a positive and respectful manner, which aligns with the Montessori philosophy of fostering a sense of community and interconnectedness among students, teachers, and families from diverse backgrounds.
How we celebrate at School in the Hills:
At School in the Hills, we believe in offering a comprehensive education that focuses on a global approach to learning. We utilize various techniques to make learning more engaging and memorable for our students. Integrating sensorial activities is one such technique that fosters sensory development, creativity, and cultural appreciation among our students.
Our classroom holiday celebrations offer opportunities for language exploration, mathematical challenges, and in-depth exploration of historical, geographical, and cultural aspects associated with celebrations worldwide. This approach not only makes learning fun but also encourages our students to investigate and learn about different cultures and traditions.
We also utilize community involvement to enrich our educational experience. Our lead guides frequently invite parents to share their cultural holidays and traditions in our classrooms, which further promotes inclusivity and diversity.
Narrative building is another way we encourage our students to learn. Our primary and elementary students often use holidays as inspiration to craft narratives, stage performances, engage in service-oriented initiatives, and contribute to charitable endeavors.
At School in the Hills, we believe in fostering a sense of community and interconnectedness among our students, teachers, and families from diverse backgrounds. This approach aligns with the Montessori philosophy and helps teach children to embrace differences in a positive and respectful manner.
