The Miquon School

THE MIQUON SCHOOL is a progressive independent elementary school in the Philadelphia suburbs for girls and boys ages 3 – 12.

New and Noteworthy

Emergent curriculum stimulates students’ desire to learn

Children participate enthusiastically when given opportunities to pursue their own interests. READ MORE »
2016-17 School Year Forms Due Now

Families enrolling students for the 2016-17 school year are asked to please return forms as soon as possible. READ MORE »
Summer Reading

One of the great joys of summer is free time to read and explore new books and ideas. Miquon’s Librarian Amy Vaccarella has put together suggested summer reading lists for just this purpose! READ MORE »
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“I knew it was going to tip over”: Measurement, Geometry, and Probability in Play

According to Coyote’s Guide, when people share personal stories, they affirm the validity of their experience, gain confidence, find their own voice, and they also find the edge of their knowledge and become inspired to go back out and learn more. READ MORE »
I think our whole world is a food chain!

An interest in water and waterways emerged in the students’ play about a month ago when they were designing a moat. We looked at where this interest could take the learners and how it could connect to our natural surroundings at Miquon. READ MORE »
Investigation and Modeling in Geology

Students observed the properties of ten mysterious mineral samples before holding a scientific summit. READ MORE »
“You know why I like science? Science is discovery.”

Knowing where our food comes from helps us understand the interdependence between humans and the natural world. READ MORE »
The 2/3 Finds Power in Math

After shopping around the class for the most desirable items for sale, we had a conversation about how using the money changed their mindset as they shopped around. READ MORE »
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