Our lower elementary Program provides the 6 year-old child limitless opportunities to apply their great powers of imagination and capacity for hard work. The deeper concentration, increased attention span, good organisational skills and self-direction that are often a result of the Montessori Early Childhood classroom, allow these children to take on some rather complex projects.

The Elementary child is also ready for the transition from concrete to abstract thinking. As the basic skills of math and reading are mastered, the advanced Montessori materials and unique Cosmic Curriculum introduce the children to new dimensions in learning.

Our Lower Elementary classroom is a resource centre to be used by the student to research any field of knowledge. Our goal is to inspire students and to encourage creative exploration.

Our Lower Elementary cultural lessons integrate history, geography and science.
 
Children are introduced to the whole universe through the First Great Lesson, which leads to studies in astrophysics, astronomy and chemistry. Further impressionistic lessons lead students through the coming of life on Earth, the arrival of humans and the development of mathematics and language. Receiving this information through a sequenced, historical perspective provides a solid framework on which future knowledge can be built. This work enhances the child’s sense of place in the world and awareness of the interconnectedness of all things.
 
The ingenious sequence of Montessori math manipulative materials allows children to develop a concrete understanding of abstract concepts. Writing, art and music are integrated with all curriculum areas and are also presented as independent subjects for skill development. In addition, these subjects serve as outlets for creativity and personal expression.

Field trips are an integral part of the program at this level. Opportunities to go out in the community are selected to further enhance classroom studies and expand students’ self-confidence and independence.