The Upper Elementary Level

Nine to twelve year old children are driven to understand their social selves, relationships with others, and the environment. The Montessori curriculum and classroom materials give children the tools and methods to explore and discover the world. At this level, children are encouraged in the application of these methods through trips outside the classroom (“Going Out”) to community resources. This is an inclusive approach to education that fosters a feeling of connectedness to all humanity, and encourages the child’s natural desire to make a personal contribution to the world.