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Upper Elementary students at Abintra Montessori School, a preschool-8th grade school in Nashville, Tennessee, celebrated the school’s 25th anniversary by writing an original school song and recording a music video. This We the Peacemakers video catches up with the faculty and students who created the song and video and gives a glimpse into how it was done. Watch the original school song music video, “From Within,” on Abintra Montessori School’s Facebook page.
How did writing a school song and recording a music video impact student learning? Sherry Knott, Abintra Montessori School’s Executive Director, shares about the kind of learning that takes place when students reflect on, create and share their knowledge. This video also features perspectives from Arts Coordinator Christine Orrall and LaTonya Turner Riley, the music video director and a parent at Abintra.
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Here’s a sneak preview of my visit to Abintra Montessori School in Nashville, Tennessee. Abintra is located in West Tennesee on a ten-acre campus. The school serves 150 children ages 3 to 15, from Primary to Middle School.
My interviews focused on finding out more about Abintra’s school song, “From Within.” The song was written by Upper Elementary students in 2006. You can hear the song and watch its music video on Abintra’s Facebook page. This song is a true expression of the peace and respect that are built into the Montessori approach. These elementary students were able to recognize and write about the community values that make their school a unique and positive place to learn. The project is a demonstration of the collaboration and creativity that are possible in a peaceful, community environment.
For teachers, parents or students who are interested in learning more about “the making of the video”, look for the full We the Peacemakers video out in May!
We the Peacemakers: How Montessori Makes Peace 