Program Overview

Consistent with Montessori’s theory of education, our elementary classes are organized in mixed-aged groupings of 6-9 for Lower Elementary (Years 1-3) and 9-12 for Upper Elementary (Years 4-7). 

Montessori elementary classrooms are rich community settings where children can fully explore their learning potentials while receiving ongoing individualised support for each of their academic, social and emotional needs. The subject areas are presented in an integrated manner using concrete materials that allow for both independent research and group work. 

The children’s work with these materials aids their understanding of concepts while preparing them for abstraction with their reasoning minds. Embracing Dr. Montessori’s philosophy of “Cosmic Education”, our students are further encouraged to identify ways in which they can contribute positively to the social and environmental well-being of the school community and the global village. 

Our classrooms are model democracies where children conduct meetings to help plan fundraising events and outings, and learn to solve issues in a fair and cooperative manner. 

Students prepare class performances which are presented to parents for a winter concert in December and for our Annual Year-end Graduation Concert in June. Upper elementary students present projects at our annual science fair to which parents are invited to attend.

The Montessori Elementary Curriculum

• Mathematics: Explored with concrete materials, understood through abstraction.
• Geometry: The measurement of the earth and the study of shapes and solids.
• Language: From spoken word to reading, writing and creative expression.
• History: From early humans to the study of civilizations.
• Geography: The laws of the universe, the work of air and water, human cultures.
• Biology: A comprehensive study of the animal and plant kingdoms.
• Science: An experiential understanding gained through hands-on experiments.
• Indigenous Connections: Integrated throughout the program.
• Art, Music: Fully integrated into the curriculum. 
• Community: Mentorship, fundraising, public speaking.
• Physical Health Education: Skill Development and Cooperative Games
• French: The fundamentals of expression and comprehension.
• Field Trips: To supplement learning acquired in the class.

Outings: Self and group directed “research” trips planned by the children.