St. Christopher’s by the Sea Montessori School recently held an art show and science fair that highlighted the creative and scientific projects completed by students throughout the school year. The event was attended by parents, teachers, and faculty members to view the work of 164 students, ranging in age from five to twelve years old. The art showcase was a celebration of the students’ creativity and hard work, featuring a diverse array of artistic and scientific projects.
Cristina Escobar, St. Christopher’s art teacher, emphasized how the Montessori method encourages students to think creatively when working on their projects. She stressed that art and science play a vital role in helping children learn and develop their skills. For those who need help developing their creativity, the school provides personalized support to nurture their interests and abilities. Escobar noted that many graduates of the school have pursued careers in art and fashion design.
The inspiration for many of the projects came from a field trip that students took to an art exhibit in Miami featuring Leonardo da Vinci’s works earlier in the year. One third-grade student, Julia Almeida, developed a replica of da Vinci’s Auto Lock Mechanism as her project. Another student, Sam Crumley, recreated a still-life painting by French artist Paul Cézanne filled with fruits, jars, and fabric.
Pat Neal, a volunteer at St. Christopher’s and Key Biscayne resident, expressed how delighted she was for parents to witness their children’s creativity at the art show and science fair. She believes that art and science are essential components of children’s growth and development within the Montessori school system.
Overall, it was an inspiring event to see how creative thinking can be applied across various subjects such as art and science to promote learning among children within St Christopher’s by the Sea Montessori School community.
In conclusion,
The recent event at St Christopher’s by the Sea Montessori School is proof that creativity is not limited to just one subject area but can be applied across different subjects such as science too.
The diversity of projects on display showed how students were able to use their imagination while still adhering to scientific principles.
As Cristina Escobar mentioned earlier,\
“Art and Science are essential components of children’s growth
