Third grade is an exciting and important year in the Montessori three-year cycle as the culminating year of Lower Elementary program . Developmentally, third graders are just dipping their toe into what it means to be intellectually independent. This is a time when children start to think about their own sense of identity within the context of a larger group. They begin to think of themselves as individuals, and lean into their strengths and their own interests - the things that make them...

Sixth grade is a very special year in a child’s life and our program is specifically designed to make the most of this important developmental moment and help students blossom into independent thinkers and strong leaders.  Developmentally, 6th graders have sharp critical thinking skills and are solidifying their individual identity in the context of larger groups. Their world is rapidly expanding as they seek to build connections with peers and community beyond what they already know. Choice...

How learning with Montessori materials helps counteract the growing trend of fine motor skill decline among young children  Research has...