"An education capable of saving humanity is no small undertaking; it involves the spiritual development of man, the enhancement of his value as an individual, and the preparation of young people to understand the times in which they live."
- Dr Maria Montessori
ELEMENTARY PROGRAM
Ages: 6-12 years/ Grades 1-6
Schedule: Monday- Friday, 8:00- 3:15
Features: This intensive program covers the basic skills of language and mathematics, while focusing on science and humanities as the practical application of those skills.
As the children enter the Elementary ages, there are profound changes to their minds and bodies. The elementary student is social, capable, strong, curious, imaginative, and has an interest in fairness and justice. They want to explore a larger universe of imagination and reason, to learn what is right and wrong, and to evaluate meaningful roles in society. An elementary child has the thirst to know how things have come to be, the history of the universe, the world, and human behavior. For this age, Dr. Montessori said, “We are to give the child the cosmos.” We instill this love of learning through our daily endeavors: • Hands-on materials and experiences foster deeper understanding of the world • Integrated arts and sciences • Safe and supportive environment allows the students to develop academically, socially, emotionally, and physically • Individualized learning: close-knit community gives ample opportunity for teachers to guide each student to reach his or her fullest potential • Field trips and “going-out” makes the world our classroom