The Lower Elementary Program in Montessori schools spans a significant developmental period for younger children. Unlike in the Primary Program where the emphasis is on children being immersed in subject matter and unconsciously absorbing content as they explore the learning environment, the Lower Elementary Program is meant to cultivate active, conscious engagement in the subjects […]
READ MOREBenefits of Mixed-Age Groups
Montessori schools are typically broken into three curriculums, or programs: Primary, Lower, and Upper Elementary. This nontraditional structure means children share classrooms with a range of ages, usually three to six year olds in one class, six to nine year olds in another class, and nine to twelve year olds in another, and so on. […]
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