Our school community was thrilled to experience the "Silent Journey," a unique and insightful event showcasing the TRIS Montessori curriculum. This school year, the Silent Journey focused on the Trilingual Immersion Program we offer at The Renaissance International School. The Preschool/Kindergarten Programs offer Spanish or French and English immersion, and the Elementary Program offers Spanish, French, and English immersion with native-speaking Montessori guides. Why the Silent Journey? The Silent Journey isn't just a walkthrough; it's a carefully curated experience for parents that maps out a Montessori curriculum for children aged two to twelve and explains the Montessori philosophy and methodology behind the careful, child-centric, developmentally appropriate, and systematic approach to learning. The Silent Journey Experience - The Big Picture To The Nitty Gritty! The Silent Journey offered an opportunity to: Strengthen the school-home partnership: A better understanding of the curriculum and specific methodologies used in the classroom supports a child's learning journey and strengthens the essential partnership between home and school. Experiencing the Learning Continuum: Parents walked through our classrooms, observing the sequential progression of our language curriculum from Toddlers (ages 2-3) to Elementary (ages 6-12). This presentation allowed them to see the holistic development of language skills across all levels and how language studies intertwine with all subject areas in the Montessori classroom. Exploring Our Trilingual Immersion: Our program is built on the science of reading, emphasizing phonics and phonemic awareness. Parents could see how we cultivate these skills in our youngest learners. They also witnessed our unique approach to phonemic awareness, grammar, and parsing across English, French, and Spanish. Witness the Montessori Method in Action: Parents observed how Montessori materials and principles work together in learning. They discovered the thoughtfulness and intentionality behind the Montessori Method. This included the vast array of materials for all language study components such as phonology, syntax, semantics, etc., how Montessori guides give lessons to introduce, reinforce, and retain concepts, and the design of materials and how they foster independence, promote self-directed learning, and nurture a love of exploration. They saw materials and methodologies that empowered their children to learn and practice concepts independently and at their own pace, becoming active drivers of their learning. From Observer to Participant - Stepping into a Montessori Student's World : After their silent observation, parents received lessons from our Montessori guides and enjoyed the hands-on experience of being a Montessori student. Understanding the Form and Function of Montessori Materials: Parents better understood the Montessori Language materials and how they enable a deep conceptual understanding of study areas. Overall, the Silent Journey experience was a great success and helped parents gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of the Montessori Method, with many parents remarking, " I wish I had learned the Montessori way! "