Science

At Richmond Hill Montessori School, science education encourages curiosity and exploration. The Montessori approach allows children to investigate scientific concepts through observation, experimentation, and hands-on learning.

Students are encouraged to ask questions, explore natural phenomena, and discover how the world works.

Throughout our two-year Montessori preschool program, students are introduced to a variety of science concepts, presented in sensorial ways to provide real-life experiences. Students learn about the solar system, plants and animals, and the human body using a variety of materials to understand how a seed can grow into a tree, the life cycle of a butterfly, or the different functions of the human body.

Montessori students also have the opportunity to visit the RHMS Primary Science Lab to conduct experiments and introduce students to the wonders of science that they will explore later in Grade 1. Exciting workshops in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) also introduce Montessori students to practical and complex subjects like coding and robotics, preparing them at the earliest stages for the changing technological world.

Children explore a variety of scientific topics including:

• Life sciences
• Earth science
• Plants and animals
• Weather and the environment
• Basic physics concepts

Students develop an early understanding of scientific thinking and investigation.

Montessori science activities encourage students to observe patterns, make predictions, and develop critical thinking skills. Teachers guide students through experiments and discussions that help them understand scientific concepts in meaningful ways.

This approach builds a strong foundation for future science education and helps children develop a lifelong interest in discovery and learning.