Elementary

Children between the ages of 6 and 12 have an abundance of energy, and burgeoning imaginations! This is an explosive period of social and intellectual growth. These children are interested in the entire universe and want an explanation of how it all fits together.

The children are involved with materials and activities that help them explore botany, zoology, mathematics, language, geography, history, music, art, foreign language, and physical education. They are involved in research on self-chosen topics and develop interests that encourage them to become life-long learners.

Their enthusiasm is further supported through trips outside the classroom to community resources such as a library, museum, veterinary clinic, historic landmark, concert hall, or nursing home.

“The secret of good teaching is to regard the child’s intelligence as a fertile field in which seeds may be sown, to grow under the heat of flaming imagination. We must so touch his imagination as to enthuse him to his innermost core.”
 -Dr. Maria Montessori