An integral part of Montessori education is that learning extends beyond the classroom walls. This practice, known as “Going Out,” allows children to take what they’ve learned and explore how it applies in the real world. It becomes a meaningful experience as children discover that the answers to their questions aren’t always found in books or from teachers alone.

Through “Going Out,” children meet experts in various fields, ask questions, conduct investigations, and draw conclusions from firsthand research. For example, a visit to a wildlife preserve might include meeting an ornithologist to learn about bird research, bringing their classroom studies to life.