Dear Parent,

Performing and presenting are both lively parts of the Montessori classroom. Children may often choose to do a skit, song or research presentation as part of follow-up in any subject, or may choose to work on a performance of a piece of music, a song, write a skit or a dramatization of a book or story. This type of work is a vital part of the Montessori classroom, as it is this type of circulation of information that allows students to share information and inspire and spark interest in each other. By observing what other children work on, children get ideas for their own independent work.

Many of these presentations happen within a classroom community, and some may also be are performed for other classrooms. This year, Upper Elementary students performed skits about the Big Bang and the creation of the universe for Lower El students. In addition, Cascadia's middle school students host a couple of Coffee Houses throughout the year to share their poems, memoirs and stories with Upper El and parents. For Winterfest, our community gathering before Winter Break, Cascadia students prepare music and skits to share with each other and their families. 

Read more about performance and presentations in this blog from last year: How do children learn presentations and performance skills at Cascadia