One of the beautiful things about a Montessori classroom is the freedom children have to make choices about their learning. But there's another word that always goes hand in hand with freedom in Montessori education: responsibility. And as our Lower Elementary community settles into the school year, we've been talking quite a bit about what that means! In Montessori, independence isn't simply about being able to do things without an adult's help. It's about gradually developi

Creativity shapes the way students think, explore, and grow. Here's why we place creativity at the center of your education at DGS.

Discover how our multi-age classrooms create an environment where every child feels supported, inspired, and valued.

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Dear Parents, We’ve missed a couple of philosophy sessions due to holidays and such, so have had only two classes since the last blog...

Dear Parents, Welcome to Philosophy for Children (P4C)! We’ve had our first two classes with Lower El, Upper El,. and Middle School. In...