Lower Elementary
Grades 1–3
“The child is both a hope and a promise for mankind.”
Montessori Lower Elementary
(Grades 1–3)
Our Montessori Lower Elementary environment supports children in grades 1–3 as they transition from concrete exploration to broader intellectual curiosity. Designed for the developmental needs of children ages 6–9, the classroom offers a rich blend of academic depth, social growth, and joyful discovery.
Lower Elementary students are naturally eager to understand how the world works. Through the Montessori “Great Lessons”—a series of imaginative, story-based introductions to big ideas such as the formation of the universe, the coming of life, and the history of human language and mathematics—students are inspired to explore, question, and investigate.
The classroom is organized into integrated areas of study, including Language, Mathematics, Geometry, Biology, Geography, History, and Practical Life skills. Montessori materials help students move from hands-on, concrete understanding toward abstraction and independent reasoning.
Students work individually and in small groups, choosing tasks that match their readiness while being guided by trained Montessori educators who observe and support each child’s growth.
The multi-age setting encourages collaboration, responsibility, and leadership. Children learn to manage their time, plan long-term work, and contribute to a vibrant classroom community. Social-emotional learning is fostered through peaceful conflict resolution, cooperative projects, and daily opportunities to practice empathy and respect.
Lower Elementary students emerge as confident, curious learners who are building the foundations for strong academic skills, creative thinking, and a growing sense of independence.