Fostering independence and self reliance is an important tenet of a Montessori education. Throughout the 9-year experience at TNSM, children are given many opportunities to explore and practice these life skills. Each year, New School Montessori 6th graders visit Washington D.C., its monuments, museums and sights as they travel by plane and public transportation with teachers and chaperones. Students try new foods, learn to budget their meal and souvenir allowance and enjoy the thrill of our nation’s capital.
In preparation for their trip, students presented research projects on the historic sites they’d visit, studied the transportation system and got familiar with maps. Teachers and parent chaperones are always with the children, but as much as possible, students find the best route to the next attraction.
