Elementary
6–12 years
Our Elementary level program was established in 2004 to meet the needs expressed by our Primary program parents looking to extend the values of a Montessori education through the elementary grade levels. Existing Primary program children are usually prepared to begin this work at age 6 or 7 years old, however, acceptance is based on the developmental level of the child and not necessarily on age.
Elementary Program
Our Elementary Montessori program offers a wide range of exciting, challenging, intellectual and social opportunities in a unique and special learning environment.
Work is done in a three-hour work cycle, where the children have ample time to engross themselves in work, thereby building valuable concentration skills.
Montessori Elementary Program
Practical Life
The child is presented with the history of language which branches into the areas of grammar, literature and written and spoken language.
Language
Children learn how to conduct themselves on excursions and also how to arrange trips, call for an appointment, inquire about admissions fees, etc.
Math
We broaden the children’s scope in areas such as fractions, decimal/fractions, squaring, square root, cubing, cube root, non-decimal bases, distributive laws, exponential notation algebra, and much more.
Geography
The child explores the universe and many of its facets including such topics as composition, the formation of mountains and faults, the effects of wind and water, and natural resources.
Culture
History and developing the sense of chronological time provides a bridge of culture in art, architecture, music, drama and dance to develop an awareness of a child’s own special time and place in the universe.
Physical Education
Physical education is part of the Elementary level curriculum. Basic ball handling skills, cardiovascular exercises, organized games and sports are just some of the areas covered.
Biology
The children study biology, including plants and animals. In plant study, children learn about parts, functions, seeds and varieties and classification. Older children participate in dissection of simple plants and animals, gaining experiences and knowledge first hand.
