Elementary Program
6 - 12 years old
The reasoning mind awakens.
The elementary years mark a profound shift from the 'absorbent' mind of early childhood to the 'reasoning' mind. Children at this stage are no longer content with just knowing 'what'; they are driven by an insatiable curiosity to understand 'why' and 'how.' Our elementary program is designed to fuel this intellectual fire, guiding children as they explore the universe and their place within it.
Why Montessori for the elementary years?
This is a time of immense social and intellectual growth. The Montessori approach uniquely supports the elementary child's need for collaboration, intellectual exploration, and understanding the world's interconnectedness.
Abstract Thinking
Moving from concrete materials to abstract thought, children internalize concepts in math, language, and science.
Imagination
The curriculum is designed to spark the imagination, telling the story of the universe and humanity's place in it.
Social Collaboration
Children work together on projects, developing skills in communication, compromise, and collective problem-solving.
Time Management
Students learn to manage long-term projects and organize their work, developing crucial executive function skills.
Moral Development
A strong sense of fairness and justice emerges, which is nurtured through community meetings and collaborative work.
Cosmic Education
The curriculum is integrated, showing the interconnectedness of all subjects from history to biology to math.