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Hilltop Montessori students Julia Gale, Lauren Dunn and Skye Otter showcase dancing from Holland.
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In December, Hilltop Montessori School hosted a school wide Multi-Cultural Festival.
In keeping with the Montessori method, students worked cooperatively to transform each of their learning environments into specific countries, immersing themselves in the customs, food and culture of each region. Students visited the other classrooms to learn from their peers, sampling art, food, dance, clothing and games of Russia, Thailand, Germany, Sweden, Holland, India and Japan.
The United States was also represented by the upper elementary class, which showcased Hawaii, complete with a gingerbread-themed beach scene made to scale.
The research behind the projects was extensive; one of the lower elementary classes worked with a local engineer to create a scale windmill from Holland. Others dressed in traditional dress from India to greet their young guests properly. The event was funded by the school’s Annual Fund program, supported by the parents and the community of Birmingham.
– Submitted by Hilltop Montessori School
