For Montessori elementary school teachers, they are not just a guide in the academic development of their students, their aim is to teach the whole child. This approach springs from […]
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One of the many benefits of Montessori education is the character development that naturally occurs as a function of its unique approach to learning and education. Maria Montessori felt that […]
READ MOREUsing Small Groups to Promote Learning during the Upper Elementary Years
The Upper Elementary Program typically has students who are aged 9 to 12 years and who are poised to advance the studies and skills they’ve acquired in the previous two […]
READ MORELower Elementary Montessori: 5 Great Lessons
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 […]
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 […]
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