Environmental Studies
Outdoor Classroom
At Providence, we acknowledge the child’s innate curiosity for nature.
Our five acre campus lends itself to a wide range of environmental activities providing students countless opportunities to see firsthand the interconnected relationships in nature. Outdoor learning leads students to an understanding of their own place within this framework. This global perspective leads students to live what they learn with an emphasis placed on conserving resources and protecting the environment. It also nurtures a respect for all living things and teaches children the value of collaborative effort.
Our outdoor classroom includes a native plant butterfly garden from which the children collect plant and animal specimens for observation. The organic vegetable garden is always a work in progress. Over several years, it has unfolded into various experiments. Native American plants such as gourds, corn, squash, beans and sunflowers have been grown and harvested.
As students return to school in August from summer break, the blackberries grown on our campus are ready to be picked and enjoyed. In autumn, our apple tree is ready to be harvested. Students at all levels enjoy its bounty - from the toddler and primary children practicing apple chopping/slicing, to the elementary students who put the apples to good use by making homemade applesauce or baking an apple crisp for classmates to enjoy.
The classrooms at Providence have been designed so that each classroom has its own garden patio. The children take turns caring for plants and filling bird feeders. In addition, composting and recycling are an integral part of our day. Raingardens and bioswales throughout our campus reinforce our commitment to environmental stewardship.
Best school in Lexington!
Our daughter has been at Providence for 2 years, now, and our son is finishing up his first year. Although it is a huge financial sacrifice, I wholeheartedly believe there is NO better school in this town!!! Not just the academics (which are amazing, really, when you allow it to work the way it’s designed to) but also the people…students AND staff! This is the most loving, respectful educational environment I’ve ever witnessed. And it is truly reflected in the way these children grow & develop; these are simply the best kids!!! Yes, we can go to a free public school, even a good one, and save our money for wonderful vacations….but you get MORE than what you pay for at Providence; it costs same as most private schools around here & yet is light years ahead of anything I could ever expect. They actually teach these kids HOW to THINK!!! …and how to get along with others, respect & give back to their community, etc etc. You just need to take a tour to even get a glimpse of what it’s like. Or speak to one of the attending parents. There’s just too much to say in a review.
- Providence Parent
Providence Montessori is a great school, with caring administrators and teachers. The school and grounds are well designed, and one of the prettiest in town with its great landscaping and old trees. Very inspiring for a young mind! We have 2 children in the school, and both of them love it so much, and seem to be ahead of most of their non-montessori peers in development, even without homework! Highly recommended.
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