The Montessori Curriculum
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The focus of activity in our Montessori classroom setting is on the child’s experience within the environment.
Our environment is designed to meet the needs, interests, and abilities of the children within the class. Teachers adapt the environment through modifying the selection of educational materials available, the physical layout and equipment in the classroom, and shifting the tone of the class to fit the ever-changing needs of the children. Generally, students will work individually or in small self-selected groups. Community meetings or “circle times” are scheduled so as not to interrupt the child’s work and are usually held at transitional points during the day. |
A Multi age Community of Learners
Our Montessori classroom is a community of children and adults to create a family like group. Varying levels of ability blend easily in a multi age setting and everyone learns at their own pace.
Overview of Curriculum
The Primary classroom is an atmosphere of calm, order and joy, as children aged 3 to 6 learn together. The younger children are guided by the teacher and by observing and working with older students. Primary students literally absorb information, experiences, and life around them. The older children learn leadership and compassion in this mixed-aged setting. Children learn to work at a task from beginning to end and develop their self-discipline and the capacity for deep concentration. Respect for others and good manners develop naturally as the children grow within the Montessori environment.
Our Elementary Level program is a six-year plan of studies for children between the ages of 6 and 12. They follow a traditional Montessori curriculum and philosophy. Elementary students in what Montessori referred to as “the second plane of development” typically can be characterized by their reasoning minds; their ability to abstract and imagine; and their passion for research and hands-on exploration. The Beworldwise school day and the learning environment are organized and structured carefully to allow for sufficient work time and to provide access to the materials needed for in-depth study and investigation. Students tend to work in small groups on a variety of projects, building skills and achieving the mastery and confidence they will one day need as happy, balanced, productive and contributing citizens.
Our Elementary Level program is a six-year plan of studies for children between the ages of 6 and 12. They follow a traditional Montessori curriculum and philosophy. Elementary students in what Montessori referred to as “the second plane of development” typically can be characterized by their reasoning minds; their ability to abstract and imagine; and their passion for research and hands-on exploration. The Beworldwise school day and the learning environment are organized and structured carefully to allow for sufficient work time and to provide access to the materials needed for in-depth study and investigation. Students tend to work in small groups on a variety of projects, building skills and achieving the mastery and confidence they will one day need as happy, balanced, productive and contributing citizens.
